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Add 8/56 and 25/10

1^st number: 8/56, 2^nd number: 2 5/10

8/56 + 25/10 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   25/10 = 25 × 28/10 × 28 = 700/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/280 + 700/280 = 40 + 700/280 = 740/280
5. 740/280 simplified gives 37/14
6. So, 8/56 + 25/10 = 37/14
   In mixed form: 29/14

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