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Add 20/60 and 35/18

1^st number: 20/60, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

20/60 + 35/18 is 41/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   20/60 = 20 × 3/60 × 3 = 60/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   35/18 = 35 × 10/18 × 10 = 350/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/180 + 350/180 = 60 + 350/180 = 410/180
5. 410/180 simplified gives 41/18
6. So, 20/60 + 35/18 = 41/18
   In mixed form: 25/18

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