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Add 36/32 and 35/40

1^st number: 1 4/32, 2^nd number: 35/40

36/32 + 35/40 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   35/40 = 35 × 4/40 × 4 = 140/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/160 + 140/160 = 180 + 140/160 = 320/160
5. 320/160 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 36/32 + 35/40 = 2/1

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