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Add 6/21 and 50/4

1^st number: 6/21, 2^nd number: 12 2/4

6/21 + 50/4 is 179/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   6/21 = 6 × 4/21 × 4 = 24/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   50/4 = 50 × 21/4 × 21 = 1050/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/84 + 1050/84 = 24 + 1050/84 = 1074/84
5. 1074/84 simplified gives 179/14
6. So, 6/21 + 50/4 = 179/14
   In mixed form: 1211/14

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