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Add 32/84 and 56/81

32/84 + 56/81 is 608/567.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
   32/84 = 32 × 27/84 × 27 = 864/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   56/81 = 56 × 28/81 × 28 = 1568/2268
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/2268 + 1568/2268 = 864 + 1568/2268 = 2432/2268
5. 2432/2268 simplified gives 608/567
6. So, 32/84 + 56/81 = 608/567
   In mixed form: 141/567

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