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Add 63/8 and 1/72

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 1/72

63/8 + 1/72 is 71/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   63/8 = 63 × 9/8 × 9 = 567/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   567/72 + 1/72 = 567 + 1/72 = 568/72
5. 568/72 simplified gives 71/9
6. So, 63/8 + 1/72 = 71/9
   In mixed form: 78/9

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