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Add 28/21 and 8/20

1^st number: 1 7/21, 2^nd number: 8/20

28/21 + 8/20 is 26/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 20 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   28/21 = 28 × 20/21 × 20 = 560/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
   8/20 = 8 × 21/20 × 21 = 168/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/420 + 168/420 = 560 + 168/420 = 728/420
5. 728/420 simplified gives 26/15
6. So, 28/21 + 8/20 = 26/15
   In mixed form: 111/15

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