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Add 2/72 and 5/63

2/72 + 5/63 is 3/28.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/504 + 40/504 = 14 + 40/504 = 54/504
5. 54/504 simplified gives 3/28
6. So, 2/72 + 5/63 = 3/28

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