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Add 14/84 and 42/32

1^st number: 14/84, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

14/84 + 42/32 is 71/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   14/84 = 14 × 8/84 × 8 = 112/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   42/32 = 42 × 21/32 × 21 = 882/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/672 + 882/672 = 112 + 882/672 = 994/672
5. 994/672 simplified gives 71/48
6. So, 14/84 + 42/32 = 71/48
   In mixed form: 123/48

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