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Add 1/72 and 63/80

1/72 + 63/80 is 577/720.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
   1/72 = 1 × 10/72 × 10 = 10/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   63/80 = 63 × 9/80 × 9 = 567/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/720 + 567/720 = 10 + 567/720 = 577/720
5. So, 1/72 + 63/80 = 577/720

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