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Add 25/36 and 1/40

25/36 + 1/40 is 259/360.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   25/36 = 25 × 10/36 × 10 = 250/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/360 + 9/360 = 250 + 9/360 = 259/360
5. So, 25/36 + 1/40 = 259/360

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