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Add 27/84 and 3/35

27/84 + 3/35 is 57/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   27/84 = 27 × 5/84 × 5 = 135/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   3/35 = 3 × 12/35 × 12 = 36/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/420 + 36/420 = 135 + 36/420 = 171/420
5. 171/420 simplified gives 57/140
6. So, 27/84 + 3/35 = 57/140

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