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Add 60/75 and 60/21

1^st number: 60/75, 2^nd number: 2 18/21

60/75 + 60/21 is 128/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 21 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   60/75 = 60 × 7/75 × 7 = 420/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   60/21 = 60 × 25/21 × 25 = 1500/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/525 + 1500/525 = 420 + 1500/525 = 1920/525
5. 1920/525 simplified gives 128/35
6. So, 60/75 + 60/21 = 128/35
   In mixed form: 323/35

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