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Add 27/5 and 9/20

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 9/20

27/5 + 9/20 is 117/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 20 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   27/5 = 27 × 4/5 × 4 = 108/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   9/20 = 9 × 1/20 × 1 = 9/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/20 + 9/20 = 108 + 9/20 = 117/20
5. So, 27/5 + 9/20 = 117/20
   In mixed form: 517/20

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