Add 4/8 and 2/7
4/8 + 2/7 is 11/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 7 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
4/8 = 4 × 7/8 × 7 = 28/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
2/7 = 2 × 8/7 × 8 = 16/56 - Add the two like fractions:
28/56 + 16/56 = 28 + 16/56 = 44/56 - 44/56 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 4/8 + 2/7 = 11/14
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