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Add 6/21 and 54/8

1^st number: 6/21, 2^nd number: 6 6/8

6/21 + 54/8 is 197/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   6/21 = 6 × 8/21 × 8 = 48/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   54/8 = 54 × 21/8 × 21 = 1134/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/168 + 1134/168 = 48 + 1134/168 = 1182/168
5. 1182/168 simplified gives 197/28
6. So, 6/21 + 54/8 = 197/28
   In mixed form: 71/28

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