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Add 5/84 and 7/32

5/84 + 7/32 is 187/672.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   5/84 = 5 × 8/84 × 8 = 40/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   7/32 = 7 × 21/32 × 21 = 147/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/672 + 147/672 = 40 + 147/672 = 187/672
5. So, 5/84 + 7/32 = 187/672

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