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Add 2/4 and 56/7

1^st number: 2/4, 2^nd number: 8 0/7

2/4 + 56/7 is 17/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   2/4 = 2 × 7/4 × 7 = 14/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
   56/7 = 56 × 4/7 × 4 = 224/28
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/28 + 224/28 = 14 + 224/28 = 238/28
5. 238/28 simplified gives 17/2
6. So, 2/4 + 56/7 = 17/2
   In mixed form: 81/2

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