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Add 45/36 and 27/40

1^st number: 1 9/36, 2^nd number: 27/40

45/36 + 27/40 is 77/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   45/36 = 45 × 10/36 × 10 = 450/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/360 + 243/360 = 450 + 243/360 = 693/360
5. 693/360 simplified gives 77/40
6. So, 45/36 + 27/40 = 77/40
   In mixed form: 137/40

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