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Add 72/27 and 63/24

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

72/27 + 63/24 is 127/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   72/27 = 72 × 8/27 × 8 = 576/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   63/24 = 63 × 9/24 × 9 = 567/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/216 + 567/216 = 576 + 567/216 = 1143/216
5. 1143/216 simplified gives 127/24
6. So, 72/27 + 63/24 = 127/24
   In mixed form: 57/24

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