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Add 40/36 and 56/21

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 2 14/21

40/36 + 56/21 is 34/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 21 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   40/36 = 40 × 7/36 × 7 = 280/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
   56/21 = 56 × 12/21 × 12 = 672/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/252 + 672/252 = 280 + 672/252 = 952/252
5. 952/252 simplified gives 34/9
6. So, 40/36 + 56/21 = 34/9
   In mixed form: 37/9

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