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Add 8/4 and 35/5

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 7 0/5

8/4 + 35/5 is 9/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   8/4 = 8 × 5/4 × 5 = 40/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   35/5 = 35 × 4/5 × 4 = 140/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/20 + 140/20 = 40 + 140/20 = 180/20
5. 180/20 simplified gives 9/1
6. So, 8/4 + 35/5 = 9/1

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