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Add 2/18 and 8/7

1^st number: 2/18, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

2/18 + 8/7 is 79/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
   8/7 = 8 × 18/7 × 18 = 144/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/126 + 144/126 = 14 + 144/126 = 158/126
5. 158/126 simplified gives 79/63
6. So, 2/18 + 8/7 = 79/63
   In mixed form: 116/63

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