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Add 84/20 and 36/32

1^st number: 4 4/20, 2^nd number: 1 4/32

84/20 + 36/32 is 213/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   84/20 = 84 × 8/20 × 8 = 672/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/160 + 180/160 = 672 + 180/160 = 852/160
5. 852/160 simplified gives 213/40
6. So, 84/20 + 36/32 = 213/40
   In mixed form: 513/40

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