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Add 80/25 and 84/56

1^st number: 3 5/25, 2^nd number: 1 28/56

80/25 + 84/56 is 47/10.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   84/56 = 84 × 25/56 × 25 = 2100/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4480/1400 + 2100/1400 = 4480 + 2100/1400 = 6580/1400
5. 6580/1400 simplified gives 47/10
6. So, 80/25 + 84/56 = 47/10
   In mixed form: 47/10

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