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Add 8/5 and 14/21

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 14/21

8/5 + 14/21 is 34/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
   8/5 = 8 × 21/5 × 21 = 168/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
   14/21 = 14 × 5/21 × 5 = 70/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/105 + 70/105 = 168 + 70/105 = 238/105
5. 238/105 simplified gives 34/15
6. So, 8/5 + 14/21 = 34/15
   In mixed form: 24/15

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