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Add 36/24 and 35/40

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 35/40

36/24 + 35/40 is 19/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 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,
   35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/120 + 105/120 = 180 + 105/120 = 285/120
5. 285/120 simplified gives 19/8
6. So, 36/24 + 35/40 = 19/8
   In mixed form: 23/8

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