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Add 2/4 and 5/8

2/4 + 5/8 is 9/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
    2/4 = 2 × 2/4 × 2 = 4/8
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
    5/8 = 5 × 1/8 × 1 = 5/8
  4. Add the two fractions:
    4/8 + 5/8 = 4 + 5/8 = 9/8
  5. So, 2/4 + 5/8 = 9/8
    In mixed form: 11/8

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