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Add 63/14 and 15/72

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 15/72

63/14 + 15/72 is 113/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
   63/14 = 63 × 36/14 × 36 = 2268/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   15/72 = 15 × 7/72 × 7 = 105/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2268/504 + 105/504 = 2268 + 105/504 = 2373/504
5. 2373/504 simplified gives 113/24
6. So, 63/14 + 15/72 = 113/24
   In mixed form: 417/24

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