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Add 6/2 and 8/7

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 1 1/7

6/2 + 8/7 is 29/7.

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,
    6/2 = 6 × 7/2 × 7 = 42/14
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
    8/7 = 8 × 2/7 × 2 = 16/14
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/14 + 16/14 = 42 + 16/14 = 58/14
  5. 58/14 simplified gives 29/7
  6. So, 6/2 + 8/7 = 29/7
    In mixed form: 41/7

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