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Add 80/28 and 20/56

1^st number: 2 24/28, 2^nd number: 20/56

80/28 + 20/56 is 45/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   80/28 = 80 × 2/28 × 2 = 160/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   20/56 = 20 × 1/56 × 1 = 20/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/56 + 20/56 = 160 + 20/56 = 180/56
5. 180/56 simplified gives 45/14
6. So, 80/28 + 20/56 = 45/14
   In mixed form: 33/14

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