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Add 28/63 and 30/72

28/63 + 30/72 is 31/36.

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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,
   28/63 = 28 × 8/63 × 8 = 224/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   30/72 = 30 × 7/72 × 7 = 210/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/504 + 210/504 = 224 + 210/504 = 434/504
5. 434/504 simplified gives 31/36
6. So, 28/63 + 30/72 = 31/36

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