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Add 14/7 and 7/8

1^st number: 2 0/7, 2^nd number: 7/8

14/7 + 7/8 is 23/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   14/7 = 14 × 8/7 × 8 = 112/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   7/8 = 7 × 7/8 × 7 = 49/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/56 + 49/56 = 112 + 49/56 = 161/56
5. 161/56 simplified gives 23/8
6. So, 14/7 + 7/8 = 23/8
   In mixed form: 27/8

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