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Add 32/18 and 21/42

1^st number: 1 14/18, 2^nd number: 21/42

32/18 + 21/42 is 41/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   32/18 = 32 × 7/18 × 7 = 224/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   21/42 = 21 × 3/42 × 3 = 63/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/126 + 63/126 = 224 + 63/126 = 287/126
5. 287/126 simplified gives 41/18
6. So, 32/18 + 21/42 = 41/18
   In mixed form: 25/18

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