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Add 36/12 and 40/64

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 40/64

36/12 + 40/64 is 29/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
   36/12 = 36 × 16/12 × 16 = 576/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   40/64 = 40 × 3/64 × 3 = 120/192
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/192 + 120/192 = 576 + 120/192 = 696/192
5. 696/192 simplified gives 29/8
6. So, 36/12 + 40/64 = 29/8
   In mixed form: 35/8

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