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Add 18/5 and 25/20

1^st number: 3 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 5/20

18/5 + 25/20 is 97/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 20 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   18/5 = 18 × 4/5 × 4 = 72/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   25/20 = 25 × 1/20 × 1 = 25/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/20 + 25/20 = 72 + 25/20 = 97/20
5. So, 18/5 + 25/20 = 97/20
   In mixed form: 417/20

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