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Add 2/14 and 32/21

1^st number: 2/14, 2^nd number: 1 11/21

2/14 + 32/21 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   2/14 = 2 × 3/14 × 3 = 6/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   32/21 = 32 × 2/21 × 2 = 64/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/42 + 64/42 = 6 + 64/42 = 70/42
5. 70/42 simplified gives 5/3
6. So, 2/14 + 32/21 = 5/3
   In mixed form: 12/3

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