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Add 7/84 and 12/32

7/84 + 12/32 is 11/24.

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,
   7/84 = 7 × 8/84 × 8 = 56/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   12/32 = 12 × 21/32 × 21 = 252/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/672 + 252/672 = 56 + 252/672 = 308/672
5. 308/672 simplified gives 11/24
6. So, 7/84 + 12/32 = 11/24

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