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Add 6/21 and 50/45

1^st number: 6/21, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

6/21 + 50/45 is 88/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
   6/21 = 6 × 15/21 × 15 = 90/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   50/45 = 50 × 7/45 × 7 = 350/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/315 + 350/315 = 90 + 350/315 = 440/315
5. 440/315 simplified gives 88/63
6. So, 6/21 + 50/45 = 88/63
   In mixed form: 125/63

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