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Add 50/35 and 21/18

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

50/35 + 21/18 is 109/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   50/35 = 50 × 18/35 × 18 = 900/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   21/18 = 21 × 35/18 × 35 = 735/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/630 + 735/630 = 900 + 735/630 = 1635/630
5. 1635/630 simplified gives 109/42
6. So, 50/35 + 21/18 = 109/42
   In mixed form: 225/42

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