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Add 14/42 and 8/14

14/42 + 8/14 is 19/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 14 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   14/42 = 14 × 1/42 × 1 = 14/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   8/14 = 8 × 3/14 × 3 = 24/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/42 + 24/42 = 14 + 24/42 = 38/42
5. 38/42 simplified gives 19/21
6. So, 14/42 + 8/14 = 19/21

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