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Add 8/5 and 4/6

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 4/6

8/5 + 4/6 is 34/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   8/5 = 8 × 6/5 × 6 = 48/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   4/6 = 4 × 5/6 × 5 = 20/30
4. Add the two fractions:
   48/30 + 20/30 = 48 + 20/30 = 68/30
5. 68/30 simplified gives 34/15
6. So, 8/5 + 4/6 = 34/15
   In mixed form: 24/15

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