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Add 60/20 and 72/32

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 2 8/32

60/20 + 72/32 is 21/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   60/20 = 60 × 8/20 × 8 = 480/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   72/32 = 72 × 5/32 × 5 = 360/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/160 + 360/160 = 480 + 360/160 = 840/160
5. 840/160 simplified gives 21/4
6. So, 60/20 + 72/32 = 21/4
   In mixed form: 51/4

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