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Add 63/28 and 10/72

1^st number: 2 7/28, 2^nd number: 10/72

63/28 + 10/72 is 43/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   63/28 = 63 × 18/28 × 18 = 1134/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   10/72 = 10 × 7/72 × 7 = 70/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/504 + 70/504 = 1134 + 70/504 = 1204/504
5. 1204/504 simplified gives 43/18
6. So, 63/28 + 10/72 = 43/18
   In mixed form: 27/18

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