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Add 72/84 and 24/27

72/84 + 24/27 is 110/63.

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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,
   72/84 = 72 × 9/84 × 9 = 648/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   24/27 = 24 × 28/27 × 28 = 672/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/756 + 672/756 = 648 + 672/756 = 1320/756
5. 1320/756 simplified gives 110/63
6. So, 72/84 + 24/27 = 110/63
   In mixed form: 147/63

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