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Add 84/18 and 96/27

1^st number: 4 12/18, 2^nd number: 3 15/27

84/18 + 96/27 is 74/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   84/18 = 84 × 3/18 × 3 = 252/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   96/27 = 96 × 2/27 × 2 = 192/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/54 + 192/54 = 252 + 192/54 = 444/54
5. 444/54 simplified gives 74/9
6. So, 84/18 + 96/27 = 74/9
   In mixed form: 82/9

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