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Add 32/56 and 60/18

1^st number: 32/56, 2^nd number: 3 6/18

32/56 + 60/18 is 82/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   32/56 = 32 × 9/56 × 9 = 288/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   60/18 = 60 × 28/18 × 28 = 1680/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/504 + 1680/504 = 288 + 1680/504 = 1968/504
5. 1968/504 simplified gives 82/21
6. So, 32/56 + 60/18 = 82/21
   In mixed form: 319/21

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