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Add 36/96 and 42/40

1^st number: 36/96, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

36/96 + 42/40 is 57/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 40 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
   42/40 = 42 × 12/40 × 12 = 504/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/480 + 504/480 = 180 + 504/480 = 684/480
5. 684/480 simplified gives 57/40
6. So, 36/96 + 42/40 = 57/40
   In mixed form: 117/40

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