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Add 30/8 and 63/72

1^st number: 3 6/8, 2^nd number: 63/72

30/8 + 63/72 is 37/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   30/8 = 30 × 9/8 × 9 = 270/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   63/72 = 63 × 1/72 × 1 = 63/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/72 + 63/72 = 270 + 63/72 = 333/72
5. 333/72 simplified gives 37/8
6. So, 30/8 + 63/72 = 37/8
   In mixed form: 45/8

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