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Add 8/5 and 6/8

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 6/8

8/5 + 6/8 is 47/20.

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,
   6/8 = 6 × 5/8 × 5 = 30/40
4. Add the two fractions:
   64/40 + 30/40 = 64 + 30/40 = 94/40
5. 94/40 simplified gives 47/20
6. So, 8/5 + 6/8 = 47/20
   In mixed form: 27/20

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