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Add 63/4 and 50/72

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 50/72

63/4 + 50/72 is 148/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
   63/4 = 63 × 18/4 × 18 = 1134/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/72 + 50/72 = 1134 + 50/72 = 1184/72
5. 1184/72 simplified gives 148/9
6. So, 63/4 + 50/72 = 148/9
   In mixed form: 164/9

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