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Add 56/35 and 60/80

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 60/80

56/35 + 60/80 is 47/20.

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,
   60/80 = 60 × 7/80 × 7 = 420/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   896/560 + 420/560 = 896 + 420/560 = 1316/560
5. 1316/560 simplified gives 47/20
6. So, 56/35 + 60/80 = 47/20
   In mixed form: 27/20

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