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Add 42/40 and 35/36

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 35/36

42/40 + 35/36 is 91/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   35/36 = 35 × 10/36 × 10 = 350/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/360 + 350/360 = 378 + 350/360 = 728/360
5. 728/360 simplified gives 91/45
6. So, 42/40 + 35/36 = 91/45
   In mixed form: 21/45

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