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Add 21/56 and 50/48

1^st number: 21/56, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

21/56 + 50/48 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   21/56 = 21 × 6/56 × 6 = 126/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   50/48 = 50 × 7/48 × 7 = 350/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/336 + 350/336 = 126 + 350/336 = 476/336
5. 476/336 simplified gives 17/12
6. So, 21/56 + 50/48 = 17/12
   In mixed form: 15/12

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