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Add 2/4 and 7/5

1^st number: 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 2/5

2/4 + 7/5 is 19/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   2/4 = 2 × 5/4 × 5 = 10/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   7/5 = 7 × 4/5 × 4 = 28/20
4. Add the two fractions:
   10/20 + 28/20 = 10 + 28/20 = 38/20
5. 38/20 simplified gives 19/10
6. So, 2/4 + 7/5 = 19/10
   In mixed form: 19/10

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