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Add 80/6 and 70/56

1^st number: 13 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

80/6 + 70/56 is 175/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   80/6 = 80 × 28/6 × 28 = 2240/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   70/56 = 70 × 3/56 × 3 = 210/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/168 + 210/168 = 2240 + 210/168 = 2450/168
5. 2450/168 simplified gives 175/12
6. So, 80/6 + 70/56 = 175/12
   In mixed form: 147/12

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