John received 20 gifts on his 12th birthday.  He received 8 fewer gifts on his 13th birthday.  How many total gifts did he receive between those two birthdays?
How many gifts did John get on his 13th birthday? ** He got 20-8=12 gifts on his 13th birthday
How many total gifts did John receive between those two birthdays? ** So he got 20+12=<<20+12=32>>32 total gifts
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