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Add 7/27 and 6/84

7/27 + 6/84 is 125/378.

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,
    7/27 = 7 × 28/27 × 28 = 196/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    6/84 = 6 × 9/84 × 9 = 54/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/756 + 54/756 = 196 + 54/756 = 250/756
  5. 250/756 simplified gives 125/378
  6. So, 7/27 + 6/84 = 125/378

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