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Add 63/75 and 72/15

1^st number: 63/75, 2^nd number: 4 12/15

63/75 + 72/15 is 141/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   63/75 = 63 × 1/75 × 1 = 63/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   72/15 = 72 × 5/15 × 5 = 360/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/75 + 360/75 = 63 + 360/75 = 423/75
5. 423/75 simplified gives 141/25
6. So, 63/75 + 72/15 = 141/25
   In mixed form: 516/25

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