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Add 40/36 and 45/60

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 45/60

40/36 + 45/60 is 67/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
   45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/180 + 135/180 = 200 + 135/180 = 335/180
5. 335/180 simplified gives 67/36
6. So, 40/36 + 45/60 = 67/36
   In mixed form: 131/36

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