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Add 2/20 and 15/8

1^st number: 2/20, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

2/20 + 15/8 is 79/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   2/20 = 2 × 2/20 × 2 = 4/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   15/8 = 15 × 5/8 × 5 = 75/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/40 + 75/40 = 4 + 75/40 = 79/40
5. So, 2/20 + 15/8 = 79/40
   In mixed form: 139/40

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