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Add 84/27 and 36/90

1^st number: 3 3/27, 2^nd number: 36/90

84/27 + 36/90 is 158/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 90 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   84/27 = 84 × 10/27 × 10 = 840/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
   36/90 = 36 × 3/90 × 3 = 108/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/270 + 108/270 = 840 + 108/270 = 948/270
5. 948/270 simplified gives 158/45
6. So, 84/27 + 36/90 = 158/45
   In mixed form: 323/45

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