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Add 36/84 and 40/32

1^st number: 36/84, 2^nd number: 1 8/32

36/84 + 40/32 is 47/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   36/84 = 36 × 8/84 × 8 = 288/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   40/32 = 40 × 21/32 × 21 = 840/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/672 + 840/672 = 288 + 840/672 = 1128/672
5. 1128/672 simplified gives 47/28
6. So, 36/84 + 40/32 = 47/28
   In mixed form: 119/28

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