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Add 40/30 and 35/36

1^st number: 1 10/30, 2^nd number: 35/36

40/30 + 35/36 is 83/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   40/30 = 40 × 6/30 × 6 = 240/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/180 + 175/180 = 240 + 175/180 = 415/180
5. 415/180 simplified gives 83/36
6. So, 40/30 + 35/36 = 83/36
   In mixed form: 211/36

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