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Add 30/50 and 50/21

1^st number: 30/50, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

30/50 + 50/21 is 313/105.

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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,
   30/50 = 30 × 21/50 × 21 = 630/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
   50/21 = 50 × 50/21 × 50 = 2500/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/1050 + 2500/1050 = 630 + 2500/1050 = 3130/1050
5. 3130/1050 simplified gives 313/105
6. So, 30/50 + 50/21 = 313/105
   In mixed form: 2103/105

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