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Add 27/35 and 40/20

1^st number: 27/35, 2^nd number: 2 0/20

27/35 + 40/20 is 97/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   27/35 = 27 × 4/35 × 4 = 108/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   40/20 = 40 × 7/20 × 7 = 280/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/140 + 280/140 = 108 + 280/140 = 388/140
5. 388/140 simplified gives 97/35
6. So, 27/35 + 40/20 = 97/35
   In mixed form: 227/35

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