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Add 6/3 and 8/7

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

6/3 + 8/7 is 22/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
   6/3 = 6 × 7/3 × 7 = 42/21
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
   8/7 = 8 × 3/7 × 3 = 24/21
4. Add the two fractions:
   42/21 + 24/21 = 42 + 24/21 = 66/21
5. 66/21 simplified gives 22/7
6. So, 6/3 + 8/7 = 22/7
   In mixed form: 31/7

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