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Add 56/80 and 70/50

1^st number: 56/80, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

56/80 + 70/50 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   56/80 = 56 × 5/80 × 5 = 280/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   70/50 = 70 × 8/50 × 8 = 560/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/400 + 560/400 = 280 + 560/400 = 840/400
5. 840/400 simplified gives 21/10
6. So, 56/80 + 70/50 = 21/10
   In mixed form: 21/10

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