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Add 1/21 and 50/49

1^st number: 1/21, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

1/21 + 50/49 is 157/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 49 is 147
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
   1/21 = 1 × 7/21 × 7 = 7/147
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
   50/49 = 50 × 3/49 × 3 = 150/147
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7/147 + 150/147 = 7 + 150/147 = 157/147
5. So, 1/21 + 50/49 = 157/147
   In mixed form: 110/147

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