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Add 80/56 and 70/6

1^st number: 1 24/56, 2^nd number: 11 4/6

80/56 + 70/6 is 275/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   80/56 = 80 × 3/56 × 3 = 240/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   70/6 = 70 × 28/6 × 28 = 1960/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/168 + 1960/168 = 240 + 1960/168 = 2200/168
5. 2200/168 simplified gives 275/21
6. So, 80/56 + 70/6 = 275/21
   In mixed form: 132/21

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