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Add 35/15 and 27/20

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 1 7/20

35/15 + 27/20 is 221/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   35/15 = 35 × 4/15 × 4 = 140/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   27/20 = 27 × 3/20 × 3 = 81/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/60 + 81/60 = 140 + 81/60 = 221/60
5. So, 35/15 + 27/20 = 221/60
   In mixed form: 341/60

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