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Add 8/5 and 1/20

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 1/20

8/5 + 1/20 is 33/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 20 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   8/5 = 8 × 4/5 × 4 = 32/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   1/20 = 1 × 1/20 × 1 = 1/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/20 + 1/20 = 32 + 1/20 = 33/20
5. So, 8/5 + 1/20 = 33/20
   In mixed form: 113/20

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