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Add 36/24 and 27/84

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 27/84

36/24 + 27/84 is 51/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   36/24 = 36 × 7/24 × 7 = 252/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   27/84 = 27 × 2/84 × 2 = 54/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/168 + 54/168 = 252 + 54/168 = 306/168
5. 306/168 simplified gives 51/28
6. So, 36/24 + 27/84 = 51/28
   In mixed form: 123/28

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