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Add 50/28 and 21/49

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 21/49

50/28 + 21/49 is 31/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   50/28 = 50 × 7/28 × 7 = 350/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   21/49 = 21 × 4/49 × 4 = 84/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/196 + 84/196 = 350 + 84/196 = 434/196
5. 434/196 simplified gives 31/14
6. So, 50/28 + 21/49 = 31/14
   In mixed form: 23/14

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