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Add 6/5 and 6/56

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 6/56

6/5 + 6/56 is 183/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   6/5 = 6 × 56/5 × 56 = 336/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/280 + 30/280 = 336 + 30/280 = 366/280
5. 366/280 simplified gives 183/140
6. So, 6/5 + 6/56 = 183/140
   In mixed form: 143/140

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