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Add 63/56 and 6/80

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 6/80

63/56 + 6/80 is 6/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   63/56 = 63 × 10/56 × 10 = 630/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   6/80 = 6 × 7/80 × 7 = 42/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/560 + 42/560 = 630 + 42/560 = 672/560
5. 672/560 simplified gives 6/5
6. So, 63/56 + 6/80 = 6/5
   In mixed form: 11/5

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