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Add 7/84 and 5/27

7/84 + 5/27 is 29/108.

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,
    7/84 = 7 × 9/84 × 9 = 63/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    5/27 = 5 × 28/27 × 28 = 140/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/756 + 140/756 = 63 + 140/756 = 203/756
  5. 203/756 simplified gives 29/108
  6. So, 7/84 + 5/27 = 29/108

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