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Add 80/18 and 28/56

1^st number: 4 8/18, 2^nd number: 28/56

80/18 + 28/56 is 89/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   80/18 = 80 × 28/18 × 28 = 2240/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   28/56 = 28 × 9/56 × 9 = 252/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/504 + 252/504 = 2240 + 252/504 = 2492/504
5. 2492/504 simplified gives 89/18
6. So, 80/18 + 28/56 = 89/18
   In mixed form: 417/18

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