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Add 20/81 and 35/72

20/81 + 35/72 is 475/648.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 72 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   20/81 = 20 × 8/81 × 8 = 160/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
   35/72 = 35 × 9/72 × 9 = 315/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/648 + 315/648 = 160 + 315/648 = 475/648
5. So, 20/81 + 35/72 = 475/648

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