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Add 84/32 and 40/81

1^st number: 2 20/32, 2^nd number: 40/81

84/32 + 40/81 is 2021/648.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
   84/32 = 84 × 81/32 × 81 = 6804/2592
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
   40/81 = 40 × 32/81 × 32 = 1280/2592
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6804/2592 + 1280/2592 = 6804 + 1280/2592 = 8084/2592
5. 8084/2592 simplified gives 2021/648
6. So, 84/32 + 40/81 = 2021/648
   In mixed form: 377/648

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