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Add 80/56 and 14/72

1^st number: 1 24/56, 2^nd number: 14/72

80/56 + 14/72 is 409/252.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   80/56 = 80 × 9/56 × 9 = 720/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   14/72 = 14 × 7/72 × 7 = 98/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/504 + 98/504 = 720 + 98/504 = 818/504
5. 818/504 simplified gives 409/252
6. So, 80/56 + 14/72 = 409/252
   In mixed form: 1157/252

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