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Add 32/16 and 14/42

1^st number: 2 0/16, 2^nd number: 14/42

32/16 + 14/42 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   32/16 = 32 × 21/16 × 21 = 672/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   14/42 = 14 × 8/42 × 8 = 112/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/336 + 112/336 = 672 + 112/336 = 784/336
5. 784/336 simplified gives 7/3
6. So, 32/16 + 14/42 = 7/3
   In mixed form: 21/3

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