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Add 36/14 and 1/40

1^st number: 2 8/14, 2^nd number: 1/40

36/14 + 1/40 is 727/280.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
   36/14 = 36 × 20/14 × 20 = 720/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   1/40 = 1 × 7/40 × 7 = 7/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/280 + 7/280 = 720 + 7/280 = 727/280
5. So, 36/14 + 1/40 = 727/280
   In mixed form: 2167/280

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