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Add 36/81 and 14/40

36/81 + 14/40 is 143/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 40 is 3240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
   36/81 = 36 × 40/81 × 40 = 1440/3240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
   14/40 = 14 × 81/40 × 81 = 1134/3240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/3240 + 1134/3240 = 1440 + 1134/3240 = 2574/3240
5. 2574/3240 simplified gives 143/180
6. So, 36/81 + 14/40 = 143/180

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