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Add 24/42 and 45/32

1^st number: 24/42, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

24/42 + 45/32 is 443/224.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   24/42 = 24 × 16/42 × 16 = 384/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   45/32 = 45 × 21/32 × 21 = 945/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/672 + 945/672 = 384 + 945/672 = 1329/672
5. 1329/672 simplified gives 443/224
6. So, 24/42 + 45/32 = 443/224
   In mixed form: 1219/224

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