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Add 63/4 and 72/45

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 27/45

63/4 + 72/45 is 347/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   63/4 = 63 × 45/4 × 45 = 2835/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   72/45 = 72 × 4/45 × 4 = 288/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2835/180 + 288/180 = 2835 + 288/180 = 3123/180
5. 3123/180 simplified gives 347/20
6. So, 63/4 + 72/45 = 347/20
   In mixed form: 177/20

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