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Add 36/12 and 75/40

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

36/12 + 75/40 is 39/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   36/12 = 36 × 10/12 × 10 = 360/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/120 + 225/120 = 360 + 225/120 = 585/120
5. 585/120 simplified gives 39/8
6. So, 36/12 + 75/40 = 39/8
   In mixed form: 47/8

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