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Add 8/2 and 7/8

1^st number: 4 0/2, 2^nd number: 7/8

8/2 + 7/8 is 39/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
   8/2 = 8 × 4/2 × 4 = 32/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   7/8 = 7 × 1/8 × 1 = 7/8
4. Add the two fractions:
   32/8 + 7/8 = 32 + 7/8 = 39/8
5. So, 8/2 + 7/8 = 39/8
   In mixed form: 47/8

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