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Add 50/42 and 2/21

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 2/21

50/42 + 2/21 is 9/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 21 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   50/42 = 50 × 1/42 × 1 = 50/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   2/21 = 2 × 2/21 × 2 = 4/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/42 + 4/42 = 50 + 4/42 = 54/42
5. 54/42 simplified gives 9/7
6. So, 50/42 + 2/21 = 9/7
   In mixed form: 12/7

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