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Add 40/35 and 28/36

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 28/36

40/35 + 28/36 is 121/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   40/35 = 40 × 36/35 × 36 = 1440/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   28/36 = 28 × 35/36 × 35 = 980/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/1260 + 980/1260 = 1440 + 980/1260 = 2420/1260
5. 2420/1260 simplified gives 121/63
6. So, 40/35 + 28/36 = 121/63
   In mixed form: 158/63

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