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Add 80/56 and 56/10

1^st number: 1 24/56, 2^nd number: 5 6/10

80/56 + 56/10 is 246/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 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 10 × 28 = 280,
   56/10 = 56 × 28/10 × 28 = 1568/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/280 + 1568/280 = 400 + 1568/280 = 1968/280
5. 1968/280 simplified gives 246/35
6. So, 80/56 + 56/10 = 246/35
   In mixed form: 71/35

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