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Add 32/12 and 20/6

1^st number: 2 8/12, 2^nd number: 3 2/6

32/12 + 20/6 is 6/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   32/12 = 32 × 1/12 × 1 = 32/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   20/6 = 20 × 2/6 × 2 = 40/12
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/12 + 40/12 = 32 + 40/12 = 72/12
5. 72/12 simplified gives 6/1
6. So, 32/12 + 20/6 = 6/1

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