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Add 56/28 and 80/25

1^st number: 2 0/28, 2^nd number: 3 5/25

56/28 + 80/25 is 26/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   56/28 = 56 × 25/28 × 25 = 1400/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
   80/25 = 80 × 28/25 × 28 = 2240/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/700 + 2240/700 = 1400 + 2240/700 = 3640/700
5. 3640/700 simplified gives 26/5
6. So, 56/28 + 80/25 = 26/5
   In mixed form: 51/5

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