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Add 21/50 and 63/60

1^st number: 21/50, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

21/50 + 63/60 is 147/100.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   21/50 = 21 × 6/50 × 6 = 126/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   63/60 = 63 × 5/60 × 5 = 315/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/300 + 315/300 = 126 + 315/300 = 441/300
5. 441/300 simplified gives 147/100
6. So, 21/50 + 63/60 = 147/100
   In mixed form: 147/100

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