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Add 40/36 and 56/10

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 5 6/10

40/36 + 56/10 is 302/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 10 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 10 × 18 = 180,
   56/10 = 56 × 18/10 × 18 = 1008/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/180 + 1008/180 = 200 + 1008/180 = 1208/180
5. 1208/180 simplified gives 302/45
6. So, 40/36 + 56/10 = 302/45
   In mixed form: 632/45

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