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Add 75/40 and 15/36

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 15/36

75/40 + 15/36 is 55/24.

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,
   75/40 = 75 × 9/40 × 9 = 675/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   15/36 = 15 × 10/36 × 10 = 150/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/360 + 150/360 = 675 + 150/360 = 825/360
5. 825/360 simplified gives 55/24
6. So, 75/40 + 15/36 = 55/24
   In mixed form: 27/24

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