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Add 36/48 and 42/40

1^st number: 36/48, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

36/48 + 42/40 is 9/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   42/40 = 42 × 6/40 × 6 = 252/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/240 + 252/240 = 180 + 252/240 = 432/240
5. 432/240 simplified gives 9/5
6. So, 36/48 + 42/40 = 9/5
   In mixed form: 14/5

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