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Add 21/60 and 32/27

1^st number: 21/60, 2^nd number: 1 5/27

21/60 + 32/27 is 829/540.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   21/60 = 21 × 9/60 × 9 = 189/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   32/27 = 32 × 20/27 × 20 = 640/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   189/540 + 640/540 = 189 + 640/540 = 829/540
5. So, 21/60 + 32/27 = 829/540
   In mixed form: 1289/540

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