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Add 32/20 and 84/96

1^st number: 1 12/20, 2^nd number: 84/96

32/20 + 84/96 is 99/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   32/20 = 32 × 24/20 × 24 = 768/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   84/96 = 84 × 5/96 × 5 = 420/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/480 + 420/480 = 768 + 420/480 = 1188/480
5. 1188/480 simplified gives 99/40
6. So, 32/20 + 84/96 = 99/40
   In mixed form: 219/40

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