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Add 36/28 and 40/36

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

36/28 + 40/36 is 151/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   36/28 = 36 × 9/28 × 9 = 324/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   40/36 = 40 × 7/36 × 7 = 280/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/252 + 280/252 = 324 + 280/252 = 604/252
5. 604/252 simplified gives 151/63
6. So, 36/28 + 40/36 = 151/63
   In mixed form: 225/63

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