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Add 27/20 and 49/8

1^st number: 1 7/20, 2^nd number: 6 1/8

27/20 + 49/8 is 299/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   27/20 = 27 × 2/20 × 2 = 54/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   49/8 = 49 × 5/8 × 5 = 245/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/40 + 245/40 = 54 + 245/40 = 299/40
5. So, 27/20 + 49/8 = 299/40
   In mixed form: 719/40

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