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Add 5/12 and 84/27

1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 3 3/27

5/12 + 84/27 is 127/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    5/12 = 5 × 9/12 × 9 = 45/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    84/27 = 84 × 4/27 × 4 = 336/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/108 + 336/108 = 45 + 336/108 = 381/108
  5. 381/108 simplified gives 127/36
  6. So, 5/12 + 84/27 = 127/36
    In mixed form: 319/36

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