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Add 35/28 and 20/45

1^st number: 1 7/28, 2^nd number: 20/45

35/28 + 20/45 is 61/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
   35/28 = 35 × 45/28 × 45 = 1575/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   20/45 = 20 × 28/45 × 28 = 560/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/1260 + 560/1260 = 1575 + 560/1260 = 2135/1260
5. 2135/1260 simplified gives 61/36
6. So, 35/28 + 20/45 = 61/36
   In mixed form: 125/36

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