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Add 84/36 and 48/27

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 1 21/27

84/36 + 48/27 is 37/9.

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,
   48/27 = 48 × 4/27 × 4 = 192/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/108 + 192/108 = 252 + 192/108 = 444/108
5. 444/108 simplified gives 37/9
6. So, 84/36 + 48/27 = 37/9
   In mixed form: 41/9

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