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Add 35/2 and 8/21

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 8/21

35/2 + 8/21 is 751/42.

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,
   8/21 = 8 × 2/21 × 2 = 16/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/42 + 16/42 = 735 + 16/42 = 751/42
5. So, 35/2 + 8/21 = 751/42
   In mixed form: 1737/42

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