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Add 2/4 and 7/8

2/4 + 7/8 is 11/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   2/4 = 2 × 2/4 × 2 = 4/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   7/8 = 7 × 1/8 × 1 = 7/8
4. Add the two fractions:
   4/8 + 7/8 = 4 + 7/8 = 11/8
5. So, 2/4 + 7/8 = 11/8
   In mixed form: 13/8

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