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Add 40/42 and 40/36

1^st number: 40/42, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

40/42 + 40/36 is 130/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
   40/42 = 40 × 6/42 × 6 = 240/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   40/36 = 40 × 7/36 × 7 = 280/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/252 + 280/252 = 240 + 280/252 = 520/252
5. 520/252 simplified gives 130/63
6. So, 40/42 + 40/36 = 130/63
   In mixed form: 24/63

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