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Add 80/56 and 8/12

1^st number: 1 24/56, 2^nd number: 8/12

80/56 + 8/12 is 44/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 12 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 12 × 14 = 168,
   8/12 = 8 × 14/12 × 14 = 112/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/168 + 112/168 = 240 + 112/168 = 352/168
5. 352/168 simplified gives 44/21
6. So, 80/56 + 8/12 = 44/21
   In mixed form: 22/21

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