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Add 7/4 and 14/7

1^st number: 1 3/4, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

7/4 + 14/7 is 15/4.

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,
   7/4 = 7 × 7/4 × 7 = 49/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
   14/7 = 14 × 4/7 × 4 = 56/28
4. Add the two like fractions:
   49/28 + 56/28 = 49 + 56/28 = 105/28
5. 105/28 simplified gives 15/4
6. So, 7/4 + 14/7 = 15/4
   In mixed form: 33/4

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