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Add 48/10 and 80/56

1^st number: 4 8/10, 2^nd number: 1 24/56

48/10 + 80/56 is 218/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   48/10 = 48 × 28/10 × 28 = 1344/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   80/56 = 80 × 5/56 × 5 = 400/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/280 + 400/280 = 1344 + 400/280 = 1744/280
5. 1744/280 simplified gives 218/35
6. So, 48/10 + 80/56 = 218/35
   In mixed form: 68/35

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