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Add 50/21 and 48/70

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 48/70

50/21 + 48/70 is 46/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
   50/21 = 50 × 10/21 × 10 = 500/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   48/70 = 48 × 3/70 × 3 = 144/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/210 + 144/210 = 500 + 144/210 = 644/210
5. 644/210 simplified gives 46/15
6. So, 50/21 + 48/70 = 46/15
   In mixed form: 31/15

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