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Add 80/56 and 12/80

1^st number: 1 24/56, 2^nd number: 12/80

80/56 + 12/80 is 221/140.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   80/56 = 80 × 10/56 × 10 = 800/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   12/80 = 12 × 7/80 × 7 = 84/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/560 + 84/560 = 800 + 84/560 = 884/560
5. 884/560 simplified gives 221/140
6. So, 80/56 + 12/80 = 221/140
   In mixed form: 181/140

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