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Add 6/5 and 14/7

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

6/5 + 14/7 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   6/5 = 6 × 7/5 × 7 = 42/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   14/7 = 14 × 5/7 × 5 = 70/35
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/35 + 70/35 = 42 + 70/35 = 112/35
5. 112/35 simplified gives 16/5
6. So, 6/5 + 14/7 = 16/5
   In mixed form: 31/5

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