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Add 80/28 and 45/35

1^st number: 2 24/28, 2^nd number: 1 10/35

80/28 + 45/35 is 29/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   80/28 = 80 × 5/28 × 5 = 400/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   45/35 = 45 × 4/35 × 4 = 180/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/140 + 180/140 = 400 + 180/140 = 580/140
5. 580/140 simplified gives 29/7
6. So, 80/28 + 45/35 = 29/7
   In mixed form: 41/7

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