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Add 6/14 and 8/7

1^st number: 6/14, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

6/14 + 8/7 is 11/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 7 is 14
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
   6/14 = 6 × 1/14 × 1 = 6/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
   8/7 = 8 × 2/7 × 2 = 16/14
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/14 + 16/14 = 6 + 16/14 = 22/14
5. 22/14 simplified gives 11/7
6. So, 6/14 + 8/7 = 11/7
   In mixed form: 14/7

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