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Add 8/21 and 9/6

1^st number: 8/21, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

8/21 + 9/6 is 79/42.

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,
   8/21 = 8 × 2/21 × 2 = 16/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   9/6 = 9 × 7/6 × 7 = 63/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/42 + 63/42 = 16 + 63/42 = 79/42
5. So, 8/21 + 9/6 = 79/42
   In mixed form: 137/42

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