Add 36/27 and 27/84, Solve 1 9/27 + 27/84 as a fraction

Add 36/27 and 27/84

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

36/27 + 27/84 is 139/84.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
36/27 = 36 × 28/27 × 28 = 1008/756
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
27/84 = 27 × 9/84 × 9 = 243/756
Add the two like fractions:
1008/756 + 243/756 = 1008 + 243/756 = 1251/756
1251/756 simplified gives 139/84
So, 36/27 + 27/84 = 139/84
In mixed form: 155/84

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