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Add 32/84 and 45/42

1^st number: 32/84, 2^nd number: 1 3/42

32/84 + 45/42 is 61/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   32/84 = 32 × 1/84 × 1 = 32/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   45/42 = 45 × 2/42 × 2 = 90/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/84 + 90/84 = 32 + 90/84 = 122/84
5. 122/84 simplified gives 61/42
6. So, 32/84 + 45/42 = 61/42
   In mixed form: 119/42

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