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Add 63/72 and 8/7

1^st number: 63/72, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

63/72 + 8/7 is 113/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 7 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   63/72 = 63 × 7/72 × 7 = 441/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
   8/7 = 8 × 72/7 × 72 = 576/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/504 + 576/504 = 441 + 576/504 = 1017/504
5. 1017/504 simplified gives 113/56
6. So, 63/72 + 8/7 = 113/56
   In mixed form: 21/56

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