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Add 8/5 and 6/7

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 6/7

8/5 + 6/7 is 86/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   8/5 = 8 × 7/5 × 7 = 56/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   6/7 = 6 × 5/7 × 5 = 30/35
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/35 + 30/35 = 56 + 30/35 = 86/35
5. So, 8/5 + 6/7 = 86/35
   In mixed form: 216/35

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