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Add 50/75 and 25/21

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 1 4/21

50/75 + 25/21 is 13/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 21 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   50/75 = 50 × 7/75 × 7 = 350/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   25/21 = 25 × 25/21 × 25 = 625/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/525 + 625/525 = 350 + 625/525 = 975/525
5. 975/525 simplified gives 13/7
6. So, 50/75 + 25/21 = 13/7
   In mixed form: 16/7

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