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Add 27/63 and 12/72

27/63 + 12/72 is 25/42.

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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,
   27/63 = 27 × 8/63 × 8 = 216/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   12/72 = 12 × 7/72 × 7 = 84/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/504 + 84/504 = 216 + 84/504 = 300/504
5. 300/504 simplified gives 25/42
6. So, 27/63 + 12/72 = 25/42

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