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Add 21/30 and 50/18

1^st number: 21/30, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

21/30 + 50/18 is 313/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   21/30 = 21 × 3/30 × 3 = 63/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/90 + 250/90 = 63 + 250/90 = 313/90
5. So, 21/30 + 50/18 = 313/90
   In mixed form: 343/90

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