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Add 8/27 and 9/21

8/27 + 9/21 is 137/189.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 21 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   8/27 = 8 × 7/27 × 7 = 56/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
   9/21 = 9 × 9/21 × 9 = 81/189
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/189 + 81/189 = 56 + 81/189 = 137/189
5. So, 8/27 + 9/21 = 137/189

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