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Add 50/10 and 50/21

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

50/10 + 50/21 is 155/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
   50/10 = 50 × 21/10 × 21 = 1050/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
   50/21 = 50 × 10/21 × 10 = 500/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/210 + 500/210 = 1050 + 500/210 = 1550/210
5. 1550/210 simplified gives 155/21
6. So, 50/10 + 50/21 = 155/21
   In mixed form: 78/21

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