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Add 20/9 and 25/8

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 3 1/8

20/9 + 25/8 is 385/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   20/9 = 20 × 8/9 × 8 = 160/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   25/8 = 25 × 9/8 × 9 = 225/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/72 + 225/72 = 160 + 225/72 = 385/72
5. So, 20/9 + 25/8 = 385/72
   In mixed form: 525/72

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