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Add 27/7 and 8/20

1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 8/20

27/7 + 8/20 is 149/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    27/7 = 27 × 20/7 × 20 = 540/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    8/20 = 8 × 7/20 × 7 = 56/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/140 + 56/140 = 540 + 56/140 = 596/140
  5. 596/140 simplified gives 149/35
  6. So, 27/7 + 8/20 = 149/35
    In mixed form: 49/35

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