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Add 36/24 and 3/40

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 3/40

36/24 + 3/40 is 63/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120
4. Add the two fractions:
   180/120 + 9/120 = 180 + 9/120 = 189/120
5. 189/120 simplified gives 63/40
6. So, 36/24 + 3/40 = 63/40
   In mixed form: 123/40

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