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Add 35/21 and 20/50

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 20/50

35/21 + 20/50 is 31/15.

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,
   35/21 = 35 × 50/21 × 50 = 1750/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   20/50 = 20 × 21/50 × 21 = 420/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/1050 + 420/1050 = 1750 + 420/1050 = 2170/1050
5. 2170/1050 simplified gives 31/15
6. So, 35/21 + 20/50 = 31/15
   In mixed form: 21/15

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