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Add 84/80 and 5/27

1st number: 1 4/80, 2nd number: 5/27

84/80 + 5/27 is 667/540.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    84/80 = 84 × 27/80 × 27 = 2268/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
    5/27 = 5 × 80/27 × 80 = 400/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/2160 + 400/2160 = 2268 + 400/2160 = 2668/2160
  5. 2668/2160 simplified gives 667/540
  6. So, 84/80 + 5/27 = 667/540
    In mixed form: 1127/540

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