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Add 3/27 and 9/84

3/27 + 9/84 is 55/252.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    3/27 = 3 × 28/27 × 28 = 84/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    9/84 = 9 × 9/84 × 9 = 81/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/756 + 81/756 = 84 + 81/756 = 165/756
  5. 165/756 simplified gives 55/252
  6. So, 3/27 + 9/84 = 55/252

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