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Add 72/21 and 45/50

1^st number: 3 9/21, 2^nd number: 45/50

72/21 + 45/50 is 303/70.

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,
   72/21 = 72 × 50/21 × 50 = 3600/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   45/50 = 45 × 21/50 × 21 = 945/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/1050 + 945/1050 = 3600 + 945/1050 = 4545/1050
5. 4545/1050 simplified gives 303/70
6. So, 72/21 + 45/50 = 303/70
   In mixed form: 423/70

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