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Add 32/4 and 14/42

1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 14/42

32/4 + 14/42 is 25/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    32/4 = 32 × 21/4 × 21 = 672/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    14/42 = 14 × 2/42 × 2 = 28/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/84 + 28/84 = 672 + 28/84 = 700/84
  5. 700/84 simplified gives 25/3
  6. So, 32/4 + 14/42 = 25/3
    In mixed form: 81/3

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