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Add 30/42 and 84/32

1^st number: 30/42, 2^nd number: 2 20/32

30/42 + 84/32 is 187/56.

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,
   30/42 = 30 × 16/42 × 16 = 480/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   84/32 = 84 × 21/32 × 21 = 1764/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/672 + 1764/672 = 480 + 1764/672 = 2244/672
5. 2244/672 simplified gives 187/56
6. So, 30/42 + 84/32 = 187/56
   In mixed form: 319/56

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