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Add 80/9 and 49/56

1^st number: 8 8/9, 2^nd number: 49/56

80/9 + 49/56 is 703/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   80/9 = 80 × 56/9 × 56 = 4480/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   49/56 = 49 × 9/56 × 9 = 441/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4480/504 + 441/504 = 4480 + 441/504 = 4921/504
5. 4921/504 simplified gives 703/72
6. So, 80/9 + 49/56 = 703/72
   In mixed form: 955/72

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