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Add 50/21 and 35/49

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 35/49

50/21 + 35/49 is 65/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 49 is 147
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
   50/21 = 50 × 7/21 × 7 = 350/147
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
   35/49 = 35 × 3/49 × 3 = 105/147
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/147 + 105/147 = 350 + 105/147 = 455/147
5. 455/147 simplified gives 65/21
6. So, 50/21 + 35/49 = 65/21
   In mixed form: 32/21

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