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Add 30/84 and 27/36

30/84 + 27/36 is 31/28.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    30/84 = 30 × 3/84 × 3 = 90/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    27/36 = 27 × 7/36 × 7 = 189/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/252 + 189/252 = 90 + 189/252 = 279/252
  5. 279/252 simplified gives 31/28
  6. So, 30/84 + 27/36 = 31/28
    In mixed form: 13/28

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