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Add 36/4 and 40/81

1^st number: 9 0/4, 2^nd number: 40/81

36/4 + 40/81 is 769/81.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
   36/4 = 36 × 81/4 × 81 = 2916/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   40/81 = 40 × 4/81 × 4 = 160/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2916/324 + 160/324 = 2916 + 160/324 = 3076/324
5. 3076/324 simplified gives 769/81
6. So, 36/4 + 40/81 = 769/81
   In mixed form: 940/81

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