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Add 6/21 and 15/7

1^st number: 6/21, 2^nd number: 2 1/7

6/21 + 15/7 is 17/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 7 is 21
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
   6/21 = 6 × 1/21 × 1 = 6/21
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
   15/7 = 15 × 3/7 × 3 = 45/21
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/21 + 45/21 = 6 + 45/21 = 51/21
5. 51/21 simplified gives 17/7
6. So, 6/21 + 15/7 = 17/7
   In mixed form: 23/7

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