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Add 8/20 and 27/4

1^st number: 8/20, 2^nd number: 6 3/4

8/20 + 27/4 is 143/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 4 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   8/20 = 8 × 1/20 × 1 = 8/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   27/4 = 27 × 5/4 × 5 = 135/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/20 + 135/20 = 8 + 135/20 = 143/20
5. So, 8/20 + 27/4 = 143/20
   In mixed form: 73/20

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