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Add 6/14 and 8/4

1^st number: 6/14, 2^nd number: 2 0/4

6/14 + 8/4 is 17/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 4 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
   6/14 = 6 × 2/14 × 2 = 12/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   8/4 = 8 × 7/4 × 7 = 56/28
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/28 + 56/28 = 12 + 56/28 = 68/28
5. 68/28 simplified gives 17/7
6. So, 6/14 + 8/4 = 17/7
   In mixed form: 23/7

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