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Add 8/20 and 8/7

1^st number: 8/20, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

8/20 + 8/7 is 54/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   8/20 = 8 × 7/20 × 7 = 56/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
   8/7 = 8 × 20/7 × 20 = 160/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/140 + 160/140 = 56 + 160/140 = 216/140
5. 216/140 simplified gives 54/35
6. So, 8/20 + 8/7 = 54/35
   In mixed form: 119/35

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