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Add 84/32 and 45/84

1^st number: 2 20/32, 2^nd number: 45/84

84/32 + 45/84 is 177/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   84/32 = 84 × 21/32 × 21 = 1764/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   45/84 = 45 × 8/84 × 8 = 360/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1764/672 + 360/672 = 1764 + 360/672 = 2124/672
5. 2124/672 simplified gives 177/56
6. So, 84/32 + 45/84 = 177/56
   In mixed form: 39/56

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