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Add 32/4 and 72/42

1^st number: 8 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 30/42

32/4 + 72/42 is 68/7.

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,
   72/42 = 72 × 2/42 × 2 = 144/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/84 + 144/84 = 672 + 144/84 = 816/84
5. 816/84 simplified gives 68/7
6. So, 32/4 + 72/42 = 68/7
   In mixed form: 95/7

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