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Add 4/2 and 8/7

1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 1 1/7

4/2 + 8/7 is 22/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 7 is 14

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
    4/2 = 4 × 7/2 × 7 = 28/14
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
    8/7 = 8 × 2/7 × 2 = 16/14
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/14 + 16/14 = 28 + 16/14 = 44/14
  5. 44/14 simplified gives 22/7
  6. So, 4/2 + 8/7 = 22/7
    In mixed form: 31/7

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