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Add 48/18 and 80/56

1^st number: 2 12/18, 2^nd number: 1 24/56

48/18 + 80/56 is 86/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   48/18 = 48 × 28/18 × 28 = 1344/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   80/56 = 80 × 9/56 × 9 = 720/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/504 + 720/504 = 1344 + 720/504 = 2064/504
5. 2064/504 simplified gives 86/21
6. So, 48/18 + 80/56 = 86/21
   In mixed form: 42/21

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