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Add 40/36 and 35/30

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

40/36 + 35/30 is 41/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   35/30 = 35 × 6/30 × 6 = 210/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/180 + 210/180 = 200 + 210/180 = 410/180
5. 410/180 simplified gives 41/18
6. So, 40/36 + 35/30 = 41/18
   In mixed form: 25/18

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