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Add 21/60 and 45/32

1^st number: 21/60, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

21/60 + 45/32 is 281/160.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 32 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   21/60 = 21 × 8/60 × 8 = 168/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   45/32 = 45 × 15/32 × 15 = 675/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/480 + 675/480 = 168 + 675/480 = 843/480
5. 843/480 simplified gives 281/160
6. So, 21/60 + 45/32 = 281/160
   In mixed form: 1121/160

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