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Add 2/8 and 10/14

2/8 + 10/14 is 27/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 14 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    2/8 = 2 × 7/8 × 7 = 14/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    10/14 = 10 × 4/14 × 4 = 40/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/56 + 40/56 = 14 + 40/56 = 54/56
  5. 54/56 simplified gives 27/28
  6. So, 2/8 + 10/14 = 27/28

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