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Add 84/21 and 63/27

1st number: 4 0/21, 2nd number: 2 9/27

84/21 + 63/27 is 19/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
    84/21 = 84 × 9/21 × 9 = 756/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    63/27 = 63 × 7/27 × 7 = 441/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/189 + 441/189 = 756 + 441/189 = 1197/189
  5. 1197/189 simplified gives 19/3
  6. So, 84/21 + 63/27 = 19/3
    In mixed form: 61/3

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