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Add 8/2 and 6/5

1^st number: 4 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 1/5

8/2 + 6/5 is 26/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 5 is 10
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
   8/2 = 8 × 5/2 × 5 = 40/10
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
   6/5 = 6 × 2/5 × 2 = 12/10
4. Add the two fractions:
   40/10 + 12/10 = 40 + 12/10 = 52/10
5. 52/10 simplified gives 26/5
6. So, 8/2 + 6/5 = 26/5
   In mixed form: 51/5

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