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Add 84/36 and 3/27

1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 3/27

84/36 + 3/27 is 22/9.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    84/36 = 84 × 3/36 × 3 = 252/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    3/27 = 3 × 4/27 × 4 = 12/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/108 + 12/108 = 252 + 12/108 = 264/108
  5. 264/108 simplified gives 22/9
  6. So, 84/36 + 3/27 = 22/9
    In mixed form: 24/9

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