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Add 15/8 and 6/12

1^st number: 1 7/8, 2^nd number: 6/12

15/8 + 6/12 is 19/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   15/8 = 15 × 3/8 × 3 = 45/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   6/12 = 6 × 2/12 × 2 = 12/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/24 + 12/24 = 45 + 12/24 = 57/24
5. 57/24 simplified gives 19/8
6. So, 15/8 + 6/12 = 19/8
   In mixed form: 23/8

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