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Add 50/18 and 21/12

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 1 9/12

50/18 + 21/12 is 163/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 12 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   50/18 = 50 × 2/18 × 2 = 100/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   21/12 = 21 × 3/12 × 3 = 63/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/36 + 63/36 = 100 + 63/36 = 163/36
5. So, 50/18 + 21/12 = 163/36
   In mixed form: 419/36

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