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Add 2/84 and 56/27

1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 2 2/27

2/84 + 56/27 is 793/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 27 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    2/84 = 2 × 9/84 × 9 = 18/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    56/27 = 56 × 28/27 × 28 = 1568/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/756 + 1568/756 = 18 + 1568/756 = 1586/756
  5. 1586/756 simplified gives 793/378
  6. So, 2/84 + 56/27 = 793/378
    In mixed form: 237/378

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