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Add 8/2 and 2/6

1^st number: 4 0/2, 2^nd number: 2/6

8/2 + 2/6 is 13/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
   8/2 = 8 × 3/2 × 3 = 24/6
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
   2/6 = 2 × 1/6 × 1 = 2/6
4. Add the two fractions:
   24/6 + 2/6 = 24 + 2/6 = 26/6
5. 26/6 simplified gives 13/3
6. So, 8/2 + 2/6 = 13/3
   In mixed form: 41/3

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