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Add 6/4 and 14/7

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

6/4 + 14/7 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   6/4 = 6 × 7/4 × 7 = 42/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
   14/7 = 14 × 4/7 × 4 = 56/28
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/28 + 56/28 = 42 + 56/28 = 98/28
5. 98/28 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 6/4 + 14/7 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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