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Add 6/56 and 54/70

6/56 + 54/70 is 123/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   54/70 = 54 × 4/70 × 4 = 216/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/280 + 216/280 = 30 + 216/280 = 246/280
5. 246/280 simplified gives 123/140
6. So, 6/56 + 54/70 = 123/140

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