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Add 80/56 and 30/36

1^st number: 1 24/56, 2^nd number: 30/36

80/56 + 30/36 is 95/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 36 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 36 × 14 = 504,
   30/36 = 30 × 14/36 × 14 = 420/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/504 + 420/504 = 720 + 420/504 = 1140/504
5. 1140/504 simplified gives 95/42
6. So, 80/56 + 30/36 = 95/42
   In mixed form: 211/42

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