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Add 14/6 and 8/21

1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 8/21

14/6 + 8/21 is 19/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 21 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    14/6 = 14 × 7/6 × 7 = 98/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    8/21 = 8 × 2/21 × 2 = 16/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/42 + 16/42 = 98 + 16/42 = 114/42
  5. 114/42 simplified gives 19/7
  6. So, 14/6 + 8/21 = 19/7
    In mixed form: 25/7

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