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Add 9/5 and 8/6

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

9/5 + 8/6 is 47/15.

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,
   9/5 = 9 × 6/5 × 6 = 54/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30
4. Add the two fractions:
   54/30 + 40/30 = 54 + 40/30 = 94/30
5. 94/30 simplified gives 47/15
6. So, 9/5 + 8/6 = 47/15
   In mixed form: 32/15

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