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Add 50/21 and 56/75

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 56/75

50/21 + 56/75 is 1642/525.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   50/21 = 50 × 25/21 × 25 = 1250/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   56/75 = 56 × 7/75 × 7 = 392/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/525 + 392/525 = 1250 + 392/525 = 1642/525
5. So, 50/21 + 56/75 = 1642/525
   In mixed form: 367/525

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