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Add 6/72 and 5/63

6/72 + 5/63 is 41/252.

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,
   6/72 = 6 × 7/72 × 7 = 42/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/504 + 40/504 = 42 + 40/504 = 82/504
5. 82/504 simplified gives 41/252
6. So, 6/72 + 5/63 = 41/252

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