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Add 80/28 and 8/40

1^st number: 2 24/28, 2^nd number: 8/40

80/28 + 8/40 is 107/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
   80/28 = 80 × 10/28 × 10 = 800/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   8/40 = 8 × 7/40 × 7 = 56/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/280 + 56/280 = 800 + 56/280 = 856/280
5. 856/280 simplified gives 107/35
6. So, 80/28 + 8/40 = 107/35
   In mixed form: 32/35

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