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Add 80/3 and 54/56

1^st number: 26 2/3, 2^nd number: 54/56

80/3 + 54/56 is 2321/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
   80/3 = 80 × 56/3 × 56 = 4480/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4480/168 + 162/168 = 4480 + 162/168 = 4642/168
5. 4642/168 simplified gives 2321/84
6. So, 80/3 + 54/56 = 2321/84
   In mixed form: 2753/84

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