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Add 80/25 and 40/56

1^st number: 3 5/25, 2^nd number: 40/56

80/25 + 40/56 is 137/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   80/25 = 80 × 56/25 × 56 = 4480/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   40/56 = 40 × 25/56 × 25 = 1000/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4480/1400 + 1000/1400 = 4480 + 1000/1400 = 5480/1400
5. 5480/1400 simplified gives 137/35
6. So, 80/25 + 40/56 = 137/35
   In mixed form: 332/35

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