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Add 8/15 and 10/6

1^st number: 8/15, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

8/15 + 10/6 is 11/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   8/15 = 8 × 2/15 × 2 = 16/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   10/6 = 10 × 5/6 × 5 = 50/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/30 + 50/30 = 16 + 50/30 = 66/30
5. 66/30 simplified gives 11/5
6. So, 8/15 + 10/6 = 11/5
   In mixed form: 21/5

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