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Add 72/49 and 63/27

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 2 9/27

72/49 + 63/27 is 559/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
   72/49 = 72 × 27/49 × 27 = 1944/1323
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
   63/27 = 63 × 49/27 × 49 = 3087/1323
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/1323 + 3087/1323 = 1944 + 3087/1323 = 5031/1323
5. 5031/1323 simplified gives 559/147
6. So, 72/49 + 63/27 = 559/147
   In mixed form: 3118/147

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