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Add 72/28 and 12/63

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 12/63

72/28 + 12/63 is 58/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   72/28 = 72 × 9/28 × 9 = 648/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   12/63 = 12 × 4/63 × 4 = 48/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/252 + 48/252 = 648 + 48/252 = 696/252
5. 696/252 simplified gives 58/21
6. So, 72/28 + 12/63 = 58/21
   In mixed form: 216/21

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