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Add 63/36 and 7/72

1^st number: 1 27/36, 2^nd number: 7/72

63/36 + 7/72 is 133/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   63/36 = 63 × 2/36 × 2 = 126/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/72 + 7/72 = 126 + 7/72 = 133/72
5. So, 63/36 + 7/72 = 133/72
   In mixed form: 161/72

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