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Add 32/72 and 42/84

32/72 + 42/84 is 17/18.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   32/72 = 32 × 7/72 × 7 = 224/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   42/84 = 42 × 6/84 × 6 = 252/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/504 + 252/504 = 224 + 252/504 = 476/504
5. 476/504 simplified gives 17/18
6. So, 32/72 + 42/84 = 17/18

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