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Add 36/84 and 98/27

1^st number: 36/84, 2^nd number: 3 17/27

36/84 + 98/27 is 767/189.

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,
   36/84 = 36 × 9/84 × 9 = 324/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   98/27 = 98 × 28/27 × 28 = 2744/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/756 + 2744/756 = 324 + 2744/756 = 3068/756
5. 3068/756 simplified gives 767/189
6. So, 36/84 + 98/27 = 767/189
   In mixed form: 411/189

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