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Add 72/14 and 28/63

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 28/63

72/14 + 28/63 is 352/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   72/14 = 72 × 9/14 × 9 = 648/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   28/63 = 28 × 2/63 × 2 = 56/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/126 + 56/126 = 648 + 56/126 = 704/126
5. 704/126 simplified gives 352/63
6. So, 72/14 + 28/63 = 352/63
   In mixed form: 537/63

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