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Add 8/3 and 8/6

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 2/6

8/3 + 8/6 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
   8/3 = 8 × 2/3 × 2 = 16/6
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
   8/6 = 8 × 1/6 × 1 = 8/6
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/6 + 8/6 = 16 + 8/6 = 24/6
5. 24/6 simplified gives 4/1
6. So, 8/3 + 8/6 = 4/1

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