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Add 10/21 and 32/60

10/21 + 32/60 is 106/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
    10/21 = 10 × 20/21 × 20 = 200/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    32/60 = 32 × 7/60 × 7 = 224/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/420 + 224/420 = 200 + 224/420 = 424/420
  5. 424/420 simplified gives 106/105
  6. So, 10/21 + 32/60 = 106/105
    In mixed form: 11/105

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