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Add 7/36 and 40/6

1^st number: 7/36, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

7/36 + 40/6 is 247/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 6 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   7/36 = 7 × 1/36 × 1 = 7/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
   40/6 = 40 × 6/6 × 6 = 240/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7/36 + 240/36 = 7 + 240/36 = 247/36
5. So, 7/36 + 40/6 = 247/36
   In mixed form: 631/36

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