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Add 27/36 and 70/84

27/36 + 70/84 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 84 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    27/36 = 27 × 7/36 × 7 = 189/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    70/84 = 70 × 3/84 × 3 = 210/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/252 + 210/252 = 189 + 210/252 = 399/252
  5. 399/252 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 27/36 + 70/84 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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