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Add 6/4 and 56/10

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 5 6/10

6/4 + 56/10 is 71/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 10 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   6/4 = 6 × 5/4 × 5 = 30/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   56/10 = 56 × 2/10 × 2 = 112/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/20 + 112/20 = 30 + 112/20 = 142/20
5. 142/20 simplified gives 71/10
6. So, 6/4 + 56/10 = 71/10
   In mixed form: 71/10

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