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Add 6/4 and 8/14

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 8/14

6/4 + 8/14 is 29/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 14 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 14 × 2 = 28,
   8/14 = 8 × 2/14 × 2 = 16/28
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/28 + 16/28 = 42 + 16/28 = 58/28
5. 58/28 simplified gives 29/14
6. So, 6/4 + 8/14 = 29/14
   In mixed form: 21/14

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