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Add 50/21 and 42/64

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 42/64

50/21 + 42/64 is 2041/672.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
   50/21 = 50 × 64/21 × 64 = 3200/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   42/64 = 42 × 21/64 × 21 = 882/1344
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3200/1344 + 882/1344 = 3200 + 882/1344 = 4082/1344
5. 4082/1344 simplified gives 2041/672
6. So, 50/21 + 42/64 = 2041/672
   In mixed form: 325/672

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