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Add 36/40 and 42/36

1^st number: 36/40, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

36/40 + 42/36 is 31/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   36/40 = 36 × 9/40 × 9 = 324/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   42/36 = 42 × 10/36 × 10 = 420/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/360 + 420/360 = 324 + 420/360 = 744/360
5. 744/360 simplified gives 31/15
6. So, 36/40 + 42/36 = 31/15
   In mixed form: 21/15

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