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Add 6/14 and 21/4

1^st number: 6/14, 2^nd number: 5 1/4

6/14 + 21/4 is 159/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 4 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
   6/14 = 6 × 2/14 × 2 = 12/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   21/4 = 21 × 7/4 × 7 = 147/28
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/28 + 147/28 = 12 + 147/28 = 159/28
5. So, 6/14 + 21/4 = 159/28
   In mixed form: 519/28

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