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Add 6/5 and 56/8

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

6/5 + 56/8 is 41/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   6/5 = 6 × 8/5 × 8 = 48/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   56/8 = 56 × 5/8 × 5 = 280/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/40 + 280/40 = 48 + 280/40 = 328/40
5. 328/40 simplified gives 41/5
6. So, 6/5 + 56/8 = 41/5
   In mixed form: 81/5

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