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Add 56/8 and 18/80

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 18/80

56/8 + 18/80 is 289/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
   56/8 = 56 × 10/8 × 10 = 560/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   18/80 = 18 × 1/80 × 1 = 18/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/80 + 18/80 = 560 + 18/80 = 578/80
5. 578/80 simplified gives 289/40
6. So, 56/8 + 18/80 = 289/40
   In mixed form: 79/40

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