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Add 10/35 and 80/56

1^st number: 10/35, 2^nd number: 1 24/56

10/35 + 80/56 is 12/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   10/35 = 10 × 8/35 × 8 = 80/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   80/56 = 80 × 5/56 × 5 = 400/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/280 + 400/280 = 80 + 400/280 = 480/280
5. 480/280 simplified gives 12/7
6. So, 10/35 + 80/56 = 12/7
   In mixed form: 15/7

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