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Add 6/20 and 56/7

1^st number: 6/20, 2^nd number: 8 0/7

6/20 + 56/7 is 83/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   6/20 = 6 × 7/20 × 7 = 42/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
   56/7 = 56 × 20/7 × 20 = 1120/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/140 + 1120/140 = 42 + 1120/140 = 1162/140
5. 1162/140 simplified gives 83/10
6. So, 6/20 + 56/7 = 83/10
   In mixed form: 83/10

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