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Add 30/25 and 50/21

1^st number: 1 5/25, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

30/25 + 50/21 is 376/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
   30/25 = 30 × 21/25 × 21 = 630/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   50/21 = 50 × 25/21 × 25 = 1250/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/525 + 1250/525 = 630 + 1250/525 = 1880/525
5. 1880/525 simplified gives 376/105
6. So, 30/25 + 50/21 = 376/105
   In mixed form: 361/105

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