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Add 56/8 and 8/5

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 3/5

56/8 + 8/5 is 43/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 5 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   56/8 = 56 × 5/8 × 5 = 280/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   8/5 = 8 × 8/5 × 8 = 64/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/40 + 64/40 = 280 + 64/40 = 344/40
5. 344/40 simplified gives 43/5
6. So, 56/8 + 8/5 = 43/5
   In mixed form: 83/5

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