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Add 84/63 and 7/27

1st number: 1 21/63, 2nd number: 7/27

84/63 + 7/27 is 43/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    84/63 = 84 × 3/63 × 3 = 252/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    7/27 = 7 × 7/27 × 7 = 49/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/189 + 49/189 = 252 + 49/189 = 301/189
  5. 301/189 simplified gives 43/27
  6. So, 84/63 + 7/27 = 43/27
    In mixed form: 116/27

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