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Add 16/63 and 14/72

16/63 + 14/72 is 113/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   16/63 = 16 × 8/63 × 8 = 128/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   14/72 = 14 × 7/72 × 7 = 98/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   128/504 + 98/504 = 128 + 98/504 = 226/504
5. 226/504 simplified gives 113/252
6. So, 16/63 + 14/72 = 113/252

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