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Add 25/21 and 25/50

1^st number: 1 4/21, 2^nd number: 25/50

25/21 + 25/50 is 71/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
   25/21 = 25 × 50/21 × 50 = 1250/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   25/50 = 25 × 21/50 × 21 = 525/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/1050 + 525/1050 = 1250 + 525/1050 = 1775/1050
5. 1775/1050 simplified gives 71/42
6. So, 25/21 + 25/50 = 71/42
   In mixed form: 129/42

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