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Add 50/21 and 35/50

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 35/50

50/21 + 35/50 is 647/210.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
   50/21 = 50 × 50/21 × 50 = 2500/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   35/50 = 35 × 21/50 × 21 = 735/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2500/1050 + 735/1050 = 2500 + 735/1050 = 3235/1050
5. 3235/1050 simplified gives 647/210
6. So, 50/21 + 35/50 = 647/210
   In mixed form: 317/210

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