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Add 14/72 and 8/63

14/72 + 8/63 is 9/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 63 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 63 × 8 = 504,
   8/63 = 8 × 8/63 × 8 = 64/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/504 + 64/504 = 98 + 64/504 = 162/504
5. 162/504 simplified gives 9/28
6. So, 14/72 + 8/63 = 9/28

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