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Add 50/21 and 16/35

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 16/35

50/21 + 16/35 is 298/105.

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,
   16/35 = 16 × 3/35 × 3 = 48/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/105 + 48/105 = 250 + 48/105 = 298/105
5. So, 50/21 + 16/35 = 298/105
   In mixed form: 288/105

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