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Add 8/15 and 15/7

1^st number: 8/15, 2^nd number: 2 1/7

8/15 + 15/7 is 281/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   8/15 = 8 × 7/15 × 7 = 56/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
   15/7 = 15 × 15/7 × 15 = 225/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/105 + 225/105 = 56 + 225/105 = 281/105
5. So, 8/15 + 15/7 = 281/105
   In mixed form: 271/105

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