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Add 1/42 and 32/21

1^st number: 1/42, 2^nd number: 1 11/21

1/42 + 32/21 is 65/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 21 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   1/42 = 1 × 1/42 × 1 = 1/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   32/21 = 32 × 2/21 × 2 = 64/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1/42 + 64/42 = 1 + 64/42 = 65/42
5. So, 1/42 + 32/21 = 65/42
   In mixed form: 123/42

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