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Add 80/18 and 56/35

1^st number: 4 8/18, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

80/18 + 56/35 is 272/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   80/18 = 80 × 35/18 × 35 = 2800/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   56/35 = 56 × 18/35 × 18 = 1008/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2800/630 + 1008/630 = 2800 + 1008/630 = 3808/630
5. 3808/630 simplified gives 272/45
6. So, 80/18 + 56/35 = 272/45
   In mixed form: 62/45

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