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Add 60/63 and 16/72

60/63 + 16/72 is 74/63.

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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,
   60/63 = 60 × 8/63 × 8 = 480/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   16/72 = 16 × 7/72 × 7 = 112/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/504 + 112/504 = 480 + 112/504 = 592/504
5. 592/504 simplified gives 74/63
6. So, 60/63 + 16/72 = 74/63
   In mixed form: 111/63

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