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Add 36/81 and 27/84

36/81 + 27/84 is 193/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   36/81 = 36 × 28/81 × 28 = 1008/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
   27/84 = 27 × 27/84 × 27 = 729/2268
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/2268 + 729/2268 = 1008 + 729/2268 = 1737/2268
5. 1737/2268 simplified gives 193/252
6. So, 36/81 + 27/84 = 193/252

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