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Add 5/84 and 84/27

1^st number: 5/84, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

5/84 + 84/27 is 799/252.

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,
   5/84 = 5 × 9/84 × 9 = 45/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   84/27 = 84 × 28/27 × 28 = 2352/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/756 + 2352/756 = 45 + 2352/756 = 2397/756
5. 2397/756 simplified gives 799/252
6. So, 5/84 + 84/27 = 799/252
   In mixed form: 343/252

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