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Add 27/21 and 14/9

1^st number: 1 6/21, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

27/21 + 14/9 is 179/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 9 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
   27/21 = 27 × 3/21 × 3 = 81/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   14/9 = 14 × 7/9 × 7 = 98/63
4. Add the two like fractions:
   81/63 + 98/63 = 81 + 98/63 = 179/63
5. So, 27/21 + 14/9 = 179/63
   In mixed form: 253/63

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