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Add 24/2 and 56/80

1^st number: 12 0/2, 2^nd number: 56/80

24/2 + 56/80 is 127/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
   24/2 = 24 × 40/2 × 40 = 960/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   56/80 = 56 × 1/80 × 1 = 56/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/80 + 56/80 = 960 + 56/80 = 1016/80
5. 1016/80 simplified gives 127/10
6. So, 24/2 + 56/80 = 127/10
   In mixed form: 127/10

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