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Add 36/84 and 20/32

36/84 + 20/32 is 59/56.

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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,
   36/84 = 36 × 8/84 × 8 = 288/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   20/32 = 20 × 21/32 × 21 = 420/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/672 + 420/672 = 288 + 420/672 = 708/672
5. 708/672 simplified gives 59/56
6. So, 36/84 + 20/32 = 59/56
   In mixed form: 13/56

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