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Add 32/84 and 28/72

32/84 + 28/72 is 97/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   32/84 = 32 × 6/84 × 6 = 192/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   28/72 = 28 × 7/72 × 7 = 196/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/504 + 196/504 = 192 + 196/504 = 388/504
5. 388/504 simplified gives 97/126
6. So, 32/84 + 28/72 = 97/126

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