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Add 12/56 and 2/80

12/56 + 2/80 is 67/280.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   12/56 = 12 × 10/56 × 10 = 120/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560
4. Add the two fractions:
   120/560 + 14/560 = 120 + 14/560 = 134/560
5. 134/560 simplified gives 67/280
6. So, 12/56 + 2/80 = 67/280

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