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Add 42/27 and 2/84

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 2/84

42/27 + 2/84 is 199/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    42/27 = 42 × 28/27 × 28 = 1176/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    2/84 = 2 × 9/84 × 9 = 18/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/756 + 18/756 = 1176 + 18/756 = 1194/756
  5. 1194/756 simplified gives 199/126
  6. So, 42/27 + 2/84 = 199/126
    In mixed form: 173/126

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