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Add 63/72 and 35/75

63/72 + 35/75 is 161/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   63/72 = 63 × 25/72 × 25 = 1575/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   35/75 = 35 × 24/75 × 24 = 840/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/1800 + 840/1800 = 1575 + 840/1800 = 2415/1800
5. 2415/1800 simplified gives 161/120
6. So, 63/72 + 35/75 = 161/120
   In mixed form: 141/120

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