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Add 36/32 and 21/60

1^st number: 1 4/32, 2^nd number: 21/60

36/32 + 21/60 is 59/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   36/32 = 36 × 15/32 × 15 = 540/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   21/60 = 21 × 8/60 × 8 = 168/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/480 + 168/480 = 540 + 168/480 = 708/480
5. 708/480 simplified gives 59/40
6. So, 36/32 + 21/60 = 59/40
   In mixed form: 119/40

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