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Add 36/28 and 40/72

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 40/72

36/28 + 40/72 is 116/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   36/28 = 36 × 18/28 × 18 = 648/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   40/72 = 40 × 7/72 × 7 = 280/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/504 + 280/504 = 648 + 280/504 = 928/504
5. 928/504 simplified gives 116/63
6. So, 36/28 + 40/72 = 116/63
   In mixed form: 153/63

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