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Add 63/45 and 6/72

1^st number: 1 18/45, 2^nd number: 6/72

63/45 + 6/72 is 89/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   63/45 = 63 × 8/45 × 8 = 504/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/360 + 30/360 = 504 + 30/360 = 534/360
5. 534/360 simplified gives 89/60
6. So, 63/45 + 6/72 = 89/60
   In mixed form: 129/60

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