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Add 50/21 and 60/36

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 1 24/36

50/21 + 60/36 is 85/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
   50/21 = 50 × 12/21 × 12 = 600/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   60/36 = 60 × 7/36 × 7 = 420/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/252 + 420/252 = 600 + 420/252 = 1020/252
5. 1020/252 simplified gives 85/21
6. So, 50/21 + 60/36 = 85/21
   In mixed form: 41/21

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