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Add 8/2 and 2/7

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

8/2 + 2/7 is 30/7.

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,
    8/2 = 8 × 7/2 × 7 = 56/14
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
    2/7 = 2 × 2/7 × 2 = 4/14
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/14 + 4/14 = 56 + 4/14 = 60/14
  5. 60/14 simplified gives 30/7
  6. So, 8/2 + 2/7 = 30/7
    In mixed form: 42/7

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