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Add 35/21 and 20/45

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 20/45

35/21 + 20/45 is 19/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
   35/21 = 35 × 15/21 × 15 = 525/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   20/45 = 20 × 7/45 × 7 = 140/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/315 + 140/315 = 525 + 140/315 = 665/315
5. 665/315 simplified gives 19/9
6. So, 35/21 + 20/45 = 19/9
   In mixed form: 21/9

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