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Add 49/36 and 84/40

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 2 4/40

49/36 + 84/40 is 623/180.

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,
   49/36 = 49 × 10/36 × 10 = 490/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   84/40 = 84 × 9/40 × 9 = 756/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/360 + 756/360 = 490 + 756/360 = 1246/360
5. 1246/360 simplified gives 623/180
6. So, 49/36 + 84/40 = 623/180
   In mixed form: 383/180

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