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Add 56/80 and 42/6

1^st number: 56/80, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

56/80 + 42/6 is 77/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 6 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   56/80 = 56 × 3/80 × 3 = 168/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
   42/6 = 42 × 40/6 × 40 = 1680/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/240 + 1680/240 = 168 + 1680/240 = 1848/240
5. 1848/240 simplified gives 77/10
6. So, 56/80 + 42/6 = 77/10
   In mixed form: 77/10

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