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Add 63/42 and 3/32

1^st number: 1 21/42, 2^nd number: 3/32

63/42 + 3/32 is 51/32.

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,
   63/42 = 63 × 16/42 × 16 = 1008/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   3/32 = 3 × 21/32 × 21 = 63/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/672 + 63/672 = 1008 + 63/672 = 1071/672
5. 1071/672 simplified gives 51/32
6. So, 63/42 + 3/32 = 51/32
   In mixed form: 119/32

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