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Add 27/56 and 80/35

1^st number: 27/56, 2^nd number: 2 10/35

27/56 + 80/35 is 155/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   80/35 = 80 × 8/35 × 8 = 640/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/280 + 640/280 = 135 + 640/280 = 775/280
5. 775/280 simplified gives 155/56
6. So, 27/56 + 80/35 = 155/56
   In mixed form: 243/56

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