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Add 8/4 and 6/8

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 6/8

8/4 + 6/8 is 11/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   8/4 = 8 × 2/4 × 2 = 16/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   6/8 = 6 × 1/8 × 1 = 6/8
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/8 + 6/8 = 16 + 6/8 = 22/8
5. 22/8 simplified gives 11/4
6. So, 8/4 + 6/8 = 11/4
   In mixed form: 23/4

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