Answers

Add 8/5 and 2/8

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 2/8

8/5 + 2/8 is 37/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   8/5 = 8 × 8/5 × 8 = 64/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   2/8 = 2 × 5/8 × 5 = 10/40
4. Add the two fractions:
   64/40 + 10/40 = 64 + 10/40 = 74/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/20
6. In mixed form: 117/20

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