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Add 27/84 and 14/8

1^st number: 27/84, 2^nd number: 1 6/8

27/84 + 14/8 is 29/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   27/84 = 27 × 2/84 × 2 = 54/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   14/8 = 14 × 21/8 × 21 = 294/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/168 + 294/168 = 54 + 294/168 = 348/168
5. 348/168 simplified gives 29/14
6. So, 27/84 + 14/8 = 29/14
   In mixed form: 21/14

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