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Add 80/56 and 35/21

1st number: 1 24/56, 2nd number: 1 14/21

80/56 + 35/21 is 65/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 21 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    80/56 = 80 × 3/56 × 3 = 240/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    35/21 = 35 × 8/21 × 8 = 280/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/168 + 280/168 = 240 + 280/168 = 520/168
  5. 520/168 simplified gives 65/21
  6. So, 80/56 + 35/21 = 65/21
    In mixed form: 32/21

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