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Add 8/27 and 84/36

1st number: 8/27, 2nd number: 2 12/36

8/27 + 84/36 is 71/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 36 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    8/27 = 8 × 4/27 × 4 = 32/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    84/36 = 84 × 3/36 × 3 = 252/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/108 + 252/108 = 32 + 252/108 = 284/108
  5. 284/108 simplified gives 71/27
  6. So, 8/27 + 84/36 = 71/27
    In mixed form: 217/27

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