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Add 49/36 and 40/24

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

49/36 + 40/24 is 109/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   49/36 = 49 × 2/36 × 2 = 98/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   40/24 = 40 × 3/24 × 3 = 120/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/72 + 120/72 = 98 + 120/72 = 218/72
5. 218/72 simplified gives 109/36
6. So, 49/36 + 40/24 = 109/36
   In mixed form: 31/36

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