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Add 63/72 and 64/30

1^st number: 63/72, 2^nd number: 2 4/30

63/72 + 64/30 is 361/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   63/72 = 63 × 5/72 × 5 = 315/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   64/30 = 64 × 12/30 × 12 = 768/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/360 + 768/360 = 315 + 768/360 = 1083/360
5. 1083/360 simplified gives 361/120
6. So, 63/72 + 64/30 = 361/120
   In mixed form: 31/120

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