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Add 80/75 and 27/56

1^st number: 1 5/75, 2^nd number: 27/56

80/75 + 27/56 is 1301/840.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   80/75 = 80 × 56/75 × 56 = 4480/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   27/56 = 27 × 75/56 × 75 = 2025/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4480/4200 + 2025/4200 = 4480 + 2025/4200 = 6505/4200
5. 6505/4200 simplified gives 1301/840
6. So, 80/75 + 27/56 = 1301/840
   In mixed form: 1461/840

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