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Add 27/45 and 80/56

1^st number: 27/45, 2^nd number: 1 24/56

27/45 + 80/56 is 71/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   27/45 = 27 × 56/45 × 56 = 1512/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   80/56 = 80 × 45/56 × 45 = 3600/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/2520 + 3600/2520 = 1512 + 3600/2520 = 5112/2520
5. 5112/2520 simplified gives 71/35
6. So, 27/45 + 80/56 = 71/35
   In mixed form: 21/35

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