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Add 35/36 and 48/40

1^st number: 35/36, 2^nd number: 1 8/40

35/36 + 48/40 is 391/180.

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,
   35/36 = 35 × 10/36 × 10 = 350/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   48/40 = 48 × 9/40 × 9 = 432/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/360 + 432/360 = 350 + 432/360 = 782/360
5. 782/360 simplified gives 391/180
6. So, 35/36 + 48/40 = 391/180
   In mixed form: 231/180

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