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Add 36/60 and 63/40

1^st number: 36/60, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

36/60 + 63/40 is 87/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   36/60 = 36 × 2/60 × 2 = 72/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/120 + 189/120 = 72 + 189/120 = 261/120
5. 261/120 simplified gives 87/40
6. So, 36/60 + 63/40 = 87/40
   In mixed form: 27/40

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