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Add 50/21 and 70/36

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 1 34/36

50/21 + 70/36 is 545/126.

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,
   70/36 = 70 × 7/36 × 7 = 490/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/252 + 490/252 = 600 + 490/252 = 1090/252
5. 1090/252 simplified gives 545/126
6. So, 50/21 + 70/36 = 545/126
   In mixed form: 441/126

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