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Add 2/8 and 8/6

1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 1 2/6

2/8 + 8/6 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 6 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    2/8 = 2 × 3/8 × 3 = 6/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    8/6 = 8 × 4/6 × 4 = 32/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/24 + 32/24 = 6 + 32/24 = 38/24
  5. 38/24 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 2/8 + 8/6 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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