He got 20-8=12 gifts on his 13th birthday

So he got 20+12=<<20+12=32>>32 total gifts

# Answer

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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?
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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?
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