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Add 80/56 and 42/25

1^st number: 1 24/56, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

80/56 + 42/25 is 544/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   80/56 = 80 × 25/56 × 25 = 2000/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   42/25 = 42 × 56/25 × 56 = 2352/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2000/1400 + 2352/1400 = 2000 + 2352/1400 = 4352/1400
5. 4352/1400 simplified gives 544/175
6. So, 80/56 + 42/25 = 544/175
   In mixed form: 319/175

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