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Add 32/8 and 14/42

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

32/8 + 14/42 is 13/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   32/8 = 32 × 21/8 × 21 = 672/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   14/42 = 14 × 4/42 × 4 = 56/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/168 + 56/168 = 672 + 56/168 = 728/168
5. 728/168 simplified gives 13/3
6. So, 32/8 + 14/42 = 13/3
   In mixed form: 41/3

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