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Add 14/28 and 42/8

1^st number: 14/28, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

14/28 + 42/8 is 23/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   14/28 = 14 × 2/28 × 2 = 28/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   42/8 = 42 × 7/8 × 7 = 294/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/56 + 294/56 = 28 + 294/56 = 322/56
5. 322/56 simplified gives 23/4
6. So, 14/28 + 42/8 = 23/4
   In mixed form: 53/4

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