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Add 45/42 and 14/4

1^st number: 1 3/42, 2^nd number: 3 2/4

45/42 + 14/4 is 32/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   45/42 = 45 × 2/42 × 2 = 90/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   14/4 = 14 × 21/4 × 21 = 294/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/84 + 294/84 = 90 + 294/84 = 384/84
5. 384/84 simplified gives 32/7
6. So, 45/42 + 14/4 = 32/7
   In mixed form: 44/7

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