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Add 8/14 and 8/4

1st number: 8/14, 2nd number: 2 0/4

8/14 + 8/4 is 18/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 4 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    8/14 = 8 × 2/14 × 2 = 16/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    8/4 = 8 × 7/4 × 7 = 56/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/28 + 56/28 = 16 + 56/28 = 72/28
  5. 72/28 simplified gives 18/7
  6. So, 8/14 + 8/4 = 18/7
    In mixed form: 24/7

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