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Add 8/5 and 9/6

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

8/5 + 9/6 is 31/10.

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,
   9/6 = 9 × 5/6 × 5 = 45/30
4. Add the two fractions:
   48/30 + 45/30 = 48 + 45/30 = 93/30
5. 93/30 simplified gives 31/10
6. So, 8/5 + 9/6 = 31/10
   In mixed form: 31/10

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