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Add 1/5 and 8/6

1st number: 1/5, 2nd number: 1 2/6

1/5 + 8/6 is 23/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    1/5 = 1 × 6/5 × 6 = 6/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/30 + 40/30 = 6 + 40/30 = 46/30
  5. 46/30 simplified gives 23/15
  6. So, 1/5 + 8/6 = 23/15
    In mixed form: 18/15

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