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Add 48/36 and 27/84

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 27/84

48/36 + 27/84 is 139/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   48/36 = 48 × 7/36 × 7 = 336/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   27/84 = 27 × 3/84 × 3 = 81/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/252 + 81/252 = 336 + 81/252 = 417/252
5. 417/252 simplified gives 139/84
6. So, 48/36 + 27/84 = 139/84
   In mixed form: 155/84

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