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Add 28/50 and 48/21

1^st number: 28/50, 2^nd number: 2 6/21

28/50 + 48/21 is 498/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 21 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   28/50 = 28 × 21/50 × 21 = 588/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
   48/21 = 48 × 50/21 × 50 = 2400/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/1050 + 2400/1050 = 588 + 2400/1050 = 2988/1050
5. 2988/1050 simplified gives 498/175
6. So, 28/50 + 48/21 = 498/175
   In mixed form: 2148/175

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