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Add 56/35 and 40/80

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 40/80

56/35 + 40/80 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   56/35 = 56 × 16/35 × 16 = 896/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   40/80 = 40 × 7/80 × 7 = 280/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   896/560 + 280/560 = 896 + 280/560 = 1176/560
5. 1176/560 simplified gives 21/10
6. So, 56/35 + 40/80 = 21/10
   In mixed form: 21/10

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