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Add 35/2 and 54/21

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 2 12/21

35/2 + 54/21 is 281/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 21 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
   35/2 = 35 × 21/2 × 21 = 735/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   54/21 = 54 × 2/21 × 2 = 108/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/42 + 108/42 = 735 + 108/42 = 843/42
5. 843/42 simplified gives 281/14
6. So, 35/2 + 54/21 = 281/14
   In mixed form: 201/14

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