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Add 40/12 and 45/36

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

40/12 + 45/36 is 55/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   40/12 = 40 × 3/12 × 3 = 120/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   45/36 = 45 × 1/36 × 1 = 45/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/36 + 45/36 = 120 + 45/36 = 165/36
5. 165/36 simplified gives 55/12
6. So, 40/12 + 45/36 = 55/12
   In mixed form: 47/12

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