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Add 80/50 and 40/56

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 40/56

80/50 + 40/56 is 81/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   80/50 = 80 × 28/50 × 28 = 2240/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   40/56 = 40 × 25/56 × 25 = 1000/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/1400 + 1000/1400 = 2240 + 1000/1400 = 3240/1400
5. 3240/1400 simplified gives 81/35
6. So, 80/50 + 40/56 = 81/35
   In mixed form: 211/35

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