Answers

Add 5/2 and 2/8

1^st number: 2 1/2, 2^nd number: 2/8

5/2 + 2/8 is 11/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
   5/2 = 5 × 4/2 × 4 = 20/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   2/8 = 2 × 1/8 × 1 = 2/8
4. Add the two fractions:
   20/8 + 2/8 = 20 + 2/8 = 22/8
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
6. In mixed form: 23/4

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