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Add 21/32 and 2/42

21/32 + 2/42 is 473/672.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 42 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   21/32 = 21 × 21/32 × 21 = 441/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   2/42 = 2 × 16/42 × 16 = 32/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/672 + 32/672 = 441 + 32/672 = 473/672
5. So, 21/32 + 2/42 = 473/672

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