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Add 2/4 and 8/7

1^st number: 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

2/4 + 8/7 is 23/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   2/4 = 2 × 7/4 × 7 = 14/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
   8/7 = 8 × 4/7 × 4 = 32/28
4. Add the two fractions:
   14/28 + 32/28 = 14 + 32/28 = 46/28
5. 46/28 simplified gives 23/14
6. So, 2/4 + 8/7 = 23/14
   In mixed form: 19/14

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