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Add 84/32 and 20/50

1^st number: 2 20/32, 2^nd number: 20/50

84/32 + 20/50 is 121/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   84/32 = 84 × 25/32 × 25 = 2100/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
   20/50 = 20 × 16/50 × 16 = 320/800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/800 + 320/800 = 2100 + 320/800 = 2420/800
5. 2420/800 simplified gives 121/40
6. So, 84/32 + 20/50 = 121/40
   In mixed form: 31/40

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