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Add 80/75 and 84/81

1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 1 3/81

80/75 + 84/81 is 284/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 81 is 2025

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
    80/75 = 80 × 27/75 × 27 = 2160/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    84/81 = 84 × 25/81 × 25 = 2100/2025
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/2025 + 2100/2025 = 2160 + 2100/2025 = 4260/2025
  5. 4260/2025 simplified gives 284/135
  6. So, 80/75 + 84/81 = 284/135
    In mixed form: 214/135

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