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Add 50/60 and 50/21

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

50/60 + 50/21 is 45/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 21 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   50/21 = 50 × 20/21 × 20 = 1000/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/420 + 1000/420 = 350 + 1000/420 = 1350/420
5. 1350/420 simplified gives 45/14
6. So, 50/60 + 50/21 = 45/14
   In mixed form: 33/14

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