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Add 80/45 and 20/27

1^st number: 1 35/45, 2^nd number: 20/27

80/45 + 20/27 is 68/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   80/45 = 80 × 3/45 × 3 = 240/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   20/27 = 20 × 5/27 × 5 = 100/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/135 + 100/135 = 240 + 100/135 = 340/135
5. 340/135 simplified gives 68/27
6. So, 80/45 + 20/27 = 68/27
   In mixed form: 214/27

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