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Add 36/40 and 36/32

1^st number: 36/40, 2^nd number: 1 4/32

36/40 + 36/32 is 81/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   36/40 = 36 × 4/40 × 4 = 144/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/160 + 180/160 = 144 + 180/160 = 324/160
5. 324/160 simplified gives 81/40
6. So, 36/40 + 36/32 = 81/40
   In mixed form: 21/40

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