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Add 28/56 and 80/25

1^st number: 28/56, 2^nd number: 3 5/25

28/56 + 80/25 is 37/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   28/56 = 28 × 25/56 × 25 = 700/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   80/25 = 80 × 56/25 × 56 = 4480/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/1400 + 4480/1400 = 700 + 4480/1400 = 5180/1400
5. 5180/1400 simplified gives 37/10
6. So, 28/56 + 80/25 = 37/10
   In mixed form: 37/10

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