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Add 3/84 and 36/27

1^st number: 3/84, 2^nd number: 1 9/27

3/84 + 36/27 is 115/84.

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,
   3/84 = 3 × 9/84 × 9 = 27/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   36/27 = 36 × 28/27 × 28 = 1008/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   27/756 + 1008/756 = 27 + 1008/756 = 1035/756
5. 1035/756 simplified gives 115/84
6. So, 3/84 + 36/27 = 115/84
   In mixed form: 131/84

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