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Add 56/28 and 35/80

1^st number: 2 0/28, 2^nd number: 35/80

56/28 + 35/80 is 39/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
   56/28 = 56 × 20/28 × 20 = 1120/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   35/80 = 35 × 7/80 × 7 = 245/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/560 + 245/560 = 1120 + 245/560 = 1365/560
5. 1365/560 simplified gives 39/16
6. So, 56/28 + 35/80 = 39/16
   In mixed form: 27/16

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