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Add 2/4 and 63/72

2/4 + 63/72 is 11/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
   2/4 = 2 × 18/4 × 18 = 36/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   63/72 = 63 × 1/72 × 1 = 63/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/72 + 63/72 = 36 + 63/72 = 99/72
5. 99/72 simplified gives 11/8
6. So, 2/4 + 63/72 = 11/8
   In mixed form: 13/8

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