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Add 21/84 and 5/32

21/84 + 5/32 is 13/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   21/84 = 21 × 8/84 × 8 = 168/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   5/32 = 5 × 21/32 × 21 = 105/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/672 + 105/672 = 168 + 105/672 = 273/672
5. 273/672 simplified gives 13/32
6. So, 21/84 + 5/32 = 13/32

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