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Add 40/36 and 42/49

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 42/49

40/36 + 42/49 is 124/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   40/36 = 40 × 49/36 × 49 = 1960/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   42/49 = 42 × 36/49 × 36 = 1512/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/1764 + 1512/1764 = 1960 + 1512/1764 = 3472/1764
5. 3472/1764 simplified gives 124/63
6. So, 40/36 + 42/49 = 124/63
   In mixed form: 161/63

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