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Add 2/4 and 6/7

2/4 + 6/7 is 19/14.

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,
    6/7 = 6 × 4/7 × 4 = 24/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/28 + 24/28 = 14 + 24/28 = 38/28
  5. 38/28 simplified gives 19/14
  6. So, 2/4 + 6/7 = 19/14
    In mixed form: 15/14

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