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Add 20/30 and 27/20

1^st number: 20/30, 2^nd number: 1 7/20

20/30 + 27/20 is 121/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   20/30 = 20 × 2/30 × 2 = 40/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   27/20 = 27 × 3/20 × 3 = 81/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/60 + 81/60 = 40 + 81/60 = 121/60
5. So, 20/30 + 27/20 = 121/60
   In mixed form: 21/60

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