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Add 36/28 and 3/40

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 3/40

36/28 + 3/40 is 381/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
   36/28 = 36 × 10/28 × 10 = 360/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   3/40 = 3 × 7/40 × 7 = 21/280
4. Add the two fractions:
   360/280 + 21/280 = 360 + 21/280 = 381/280
5. So, 36/28 + 3/40 = 381/280
   In mixed form: 1101/280

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