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Add 30/21 and 50/72

1^st number: 1 9/21, 2^nd number: 50/72

30/21 + 50/72 is 535/252.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
   30/21 = 30 × 24/21 × 24 = 720/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/504 + 350/504 = 720 + 350/504 = 1070/504
5. 1070/504 simplified gives 535/252
6. So, 30/21 + 50/72 = 535/252
   In mixed form: 231/252

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