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Add 50/21 and 15/35

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 15/35

50/21 + 15/35 is 59/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
   50/21 = 50 × 5/21 × 5 = 250/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   15/35 = 15 × 3/35 × 3 = 45/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/105 + 45/105 = 250 + 45/105 = 295/105
5. 295/105 simplified gives 59/21
6. So, 50/21 + 15/35 = 59/21
   In mixed form: 217/21

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