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Add 84/49 and 18/27

1^st number: 1 35/49, 2^nd number: 18/27

84/49 + 18/27 is 50/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
   84/49 = 84 × 27/49 × 27 = 2268/1323
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
   18/27 = 18 × 49/27 × 49 = 882/1323
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2268/1323 + 882/1323 = 2268 + 882/1323 = 3150/1323
5. 3150/1323 simplified gives 50/21
6. So, 84/49 + 18/27 = 50/21
   In mixed form: 28/21

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