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Add 21/50 and 45/30

1^st number: 21/50, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

21/50 + 45/30 is 48/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   21/50 = 21 × 3/50 × 3 = 63/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   45/30 = 45 × 5/30 × 5 = 225/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/150 + 225/150 = 63 + 225/150 = 288/150
5. 288/150 simplified gives 48/25
6. So, 21/50 + 45/30 = 48/25
   In mixed form: 123/25

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