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Add 14/28 and 42/7

1^st number: 14/28, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

14/28 + 42/7 is 13/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 7 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   14/28 = 14 × 1/28 × 1 = 14/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
   42/7 = 42 × 4/7 × 4 = 168/28
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/28 + 168/28 = 14 + 168/28 = 182/28
5. 182/28 simplified gives 13/2
6. So, 14/28 + 42/7 = 13/2
   In mixed form: 61/2

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