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Add 15/84 and 27/72

15/84 + 27/72 is 31/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   15/84 = 15 × 6/84 × 6 = 90/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/504 + 189/504 = 90 + 189/504 = 279/504
5. 279/504 simplified gives 31/56
6. So, 15/84 + 27/72 = 31/56

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