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Add 80/56 and 42/40

1^st number: 1 24/56, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

80/56 + 42/40 is 347/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   80/56 = 80 × 5/56 × 5 = 400/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   42/40 = 42 × 7/40 × 7 = 294/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/280 + 294/280 = 400 + 294/280 = 694/280
5. 694/280 simplified gives 347/140
6. So, 80/56 + 42/40 = 347/140
   In mixed form: 267/140

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