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Add 60/32 and 20/84

1^st number: 1 28/32, 2^nd number: 20/84

60/32 + 20/84 is 355/168.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   60/32 = 60 × 21/32 × 21 = 1260/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   20/84 = 20 × 8/84 × 8 = 160/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/672 + 160/672 = 1260 + 160/672 = 1420/672
5. 1420/672 simplified gives 355/168
6. So, 60/32 + 20/84 = 355/168
   In mixed form: 219/168

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