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Add 63/30 and 18/72

1^st number: 2 3/30, 2^nd number: 18/72

63/30 + 18/72 is 47/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   63/30 = 63 × 12/30 × 12 = 756/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/360 + 90/360 = 756 + 90/360 = 846/360
5. 846/360 simplified gives 47/20
6. So, 63/30 + 18/72 = 47/20
   In mixed form: 27/20

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