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Add 27/20 and 35/72

1^st number: 1 7/20, 2^nd number: 35/72

27/20 + 35/72 is 661/360.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   27/20 = 27 × 18/20 × 18 = 486/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   486/360 + 175/360 = 486 + 175/360 = 661/360
5. So, 27/20 + 35/72 = 661/360
   In mixed form: 1301/360

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