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Add 14/72 and 63/28

1^st number: 14/72, 2^nd number: 2 7/28

14/72 + 63/28 is 22/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 28 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   14/72 = 14 × 7/72 × 7 = 98/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   63/28 = 63 × 18/28 × 18 = 1134/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/504 + 1134/504 = 98 + 1134/504 = 1232/504
5. 1232/504 simplified gives 22/9
6. So, 14/72 + 63/28 = 22/9
   In mixed form: 24/9

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