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Add 7/72 and 63/49

1^st number: 7/72, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

7/72 + 63/49 is 697/504.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   7/72 = 7 × 49/72 × 49 = 343/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
   63/49 = 63 × 72/49 × 72 = 4536/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   343/3528 + 4536/3528 = 343 + 4536/3528 = 4879/3528
5. 4879/3528 simplified gives 697/504
6. So, 7/72 + 63/49 = 697/504
   In mixed form: 1193/504

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