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Add 14/8 and 8/7

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

14/8 + 8/7 is 81/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   14/8 = 14 × 7/8 × 7 = 98/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   8/7 = 8 × 8/7 × 8 = 64/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/56 + 64/56 = 98 + 64/56 = 162/56
5. 162/56 simplified gives 81/28
6. So, 14/8 + 8/7 = 81/28
   In mixed form: 225/28

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