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Add 2/6 and 40/21

1^st number: 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 19/21

2/6 + 40/21 is 47/21.

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,
   2/6 = 2 × 7/6 × 7 = 14/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   40/21 = 40 × 2/21 × 2 = 80/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/42 + 80/42 = 14 + 80/42 = 94/42
5. 94/42 simplified gives 47/21
6. So, 2/6 + 40/21 = 47/21
   In mixed form: 25/21

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