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Add 8/4 and 6/5

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

8/4 + 6/5 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   8/4 = 8 × 5/4 × 5 = 40/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   6/5 = 6 × 4/5 × 4 = 24/20
4. Add the two fractions:
   40/20 + 24/20 = 40 + 24/20 = 64/20
5. 64/20 simplified gives 16/5
6. So, 8/4 + 6/5 = 16/5
   In mixed form: 31/5

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