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Add 8/28 and 8/6

1^st number: 8/28, 2^nd number: 1 2/6

8/28 + 8/6 is 34/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   8/28 = 8 × 3/28 × 3 = 24/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   8/6 = 8 × 14/6 × 14 = 112/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/84 + 112/84 = 24 + 112/84 = 136/84
5. 136/84 simplified gives 34/21
6. So, 8/28 + 8/6 = 34/21
   In mixed form: 113/21

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