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Add 63/9 and 72/5

1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 14 2/5

63/9 + 72/5 is 107/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    63/9 = 63 × 5/9 × 5 = 315/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    72/5 = 72 × 9/5 × 9 = 648/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/45 + 648/45 = 315 + 648/45 = 963/45
  5. 963/45 simplified gives 107/5
  6. So, 63/9 + 72/5 = 107/5
    In mixed form: 212/5

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