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Add 9/42 and 54/32

1^st number: 9/42, 2^nd number: 1 22/32

9/42 + 54/32 is 213/112.

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,
   9/42 = 9 × 16/42 × 16 = 144/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   54/32 = 54 × 21/32 × 21 = 1134/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/672 + 1134/672 = 144 + 1134/672 = 1278/672
5. 1278/672 simplified gives 213/112
6. So, 9/42 + 54/32 = 213/112
   In mixed form: 1101/112

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