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Add 72/24 and 63/90

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 63/90

72/24 + 63/90 is 37/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   72/24 = 72 × 15/24 × 15 = 1080/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   63/90 = 63 × 4/90 × 4 = 252/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/360 + 252/360 = 1080 + 252/360 = 1332/360
5. 1332/360 simplified gives 37/10
6. So, 72/24 + 63/90 = 37/10
   In mixed form: 37/10

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