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Add 35/20 and 40/45

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 40/45

35/20 + 40/45 is 95/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/180 + 160/180 = 315 + 160/180 = 475/180
5. 475/180 simplified gives 95/36
6. So, 35/20 + 40/45 = 95/36
   In mixed form: 223/36

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