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Add 1/2 and 5/7

1/2 + 5/7 is 17/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
   1/2 = 1 × 7/2 × 7 = 7/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
   5/7 = 5 × 2/7 × 2 = 10/14
4. Add the two fractions:
   7/14 + 10/14 = 7 + 10/14 = 17/14
5. In mixed form: 13/14

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