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Add 8/4 and 8/7

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

8/4 + 8/7 is 22/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   8/4 = 8 × 7/4 × 7 = 56/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
   8/7 = 8 × 4/7 × 4 = 32/28
4. Add the two fractions:
   56/28 + 32/28 = 56 + 32/28 = 88/28
5. 88/28 simplified gives 22/7
6. So, 8/4 + 8/7 = 22/7
   In mixed form: 31/7

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