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Add 72/27 and 63/6

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 10 3/6

72/27 + 63/6 is 79/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   72/27 = 72 × 2/27 × 2 = 144/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   63/6 = 63 × 9/6 × 9 = 567/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/54 + 567/54 = 144 + 567/54 = 711/54
5. 711/54 simplified gives 79/6
6. So, 72/27 + 63/6 = 79/6
   In mixed form: 131/6

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