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Add 56/21 and 63/50

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

56/21 + 63/50 is 589/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
   56/21 = 56 × 50/21 × 50 = 2800/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   63/50 = 63 × 21/50 × 21 = 1323/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2800/1050 + 1323/1050 = 2800 + 1323/1050 = 4123/1050
5. 4123/1050 simplified gives 589/150
6. So, 56/21 + 63/50 = 589/150
   In mixed form: 3139/150

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