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Add 45/42 and 9/32

1^st number: 1 3/42, 2^nd number: 9/32

45/42 + 9/32 is 303/224.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   45/42 = 45 × 16/42 × 16 = 720/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   9/32 = 9 × 21/32 × 21 = 189/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/672 + 189/672 = 720 + 189/672 = 909/672
5. 909/672 simplified gives 303/224
6. So, 45/42 + 9/32 = 303/224
   In mixed form: 179/224

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