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Add 35/8 and 8/20

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 8/20

35/8 + 8/20 is 191/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   35/8 = 35 × 5/8 × 5 = 175/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   8/20 = 8 × 2/20 × 2 = 16/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/40 + 16/40 = 175 + 16/40 = 191/40
5. So, 35/8 + 8/20 = 191/40
   In mixed form: 431/40

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