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Add 8/7 and 4/8

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

8/7 + 4/8 is 23/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 8 is 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   8/7 = 8 × 8/7 × 8 = 64/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   4/8 = 4 × 7/8 × 7 = 28/56
4. Add the two fractions:
   64/56 + 28/56 = 64 + 28/56 = 92/56
5. 92/56 simplified gives 23/14
6. So, 8/7 + 4/8 = 23/14
   In mixed form: 19/14

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