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Add 40/25 and 36/96

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 36/96

40/25 + 36/96 is 79/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
   40/25 = 40 × 96/25 × 96 = 3840/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   36/96 = 36 × 25/96 × 25 = 900/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3840/2400 + 900/2400 = 3840 + 900/2400 = 4740/2400
5. 4740/2400 simplified gives 79/40
6. So, 40/25 + 36/96 = 79/40
   In mixed form: 139/40

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