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Add 6/84 and 24/27

6/84 + 24/27 is 121/126.

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,
    6/84 = 6 × 9/84 × 9 = 54/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    24/27 = 24 × 28/27 × 28 = 672/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/756 + 672/756 = 54 + 672/756 = 726/756
  5. 726/756 simplified gives 121/126
  6. So, 6/84 + 24/27 = 121/126

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