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Add 80/28 and 18/50

1^st number: 2 24/28, 2^nd number: 18/50

80/28 + 18/50 is 563/175.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   80/28 = 80 × 25/28 × 25 = 2000/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   18/50 = 18 × 14/50 × 14 = 252/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2000/700 + 252/700 = 2000 + 252/700 = 2252/700
5. 2252/700 simplified gives 563/175
6. So, 80/28 + 18/50 = 563/175
   In mixed form: 338/175

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