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Add 5/21 and 14/6

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

5/21 + 14/6 is 18/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   5/21 = 5 × 2/21 × 2 = 10/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   14/6 = 14 × 7/6 × 7 = 98/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/42 + 98/42 = 10 + 98/42 = 108/42
5. 108/42 simplified gives 18/7
6. So, 5/21 + 14/6 = 18/7
   In mixed form: 24/7

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