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Add 12/72 and 63/27

1^st number: 12/72, 2^nd number: 2 9/27

12/72 + 63/27 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   12/72 = 12 × 3/72 × 3 = 36/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   63/27 = 63 × 8/27 × 8 = 504/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/216 + 504/216 = 36 + 504/216 = 540/216
5. 540/216 simplified gives 5/2
6. So, 12/72 + 63/27 = 5/2
   In mixed form: 21/2

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