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Add 8/35 and 80/56

1^st number: 8/35, 2^nd number: 1 24/56

8/35 + 80/56 is 58/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   8/35 = 8 × 8/35 × 8 = 64/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   80/56 = 80 × 5/56 × 5 = 400/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   64/280 + 400/280 = 64 + 400/280 = 464/280
5. 464/280 simplified gives 58/35
6. So, 8/35 + 80/56 = 58/35
   In mixed form: 123/35

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