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Add 72/63 and 10/56

1^st number: 1 9/63, 2^nd number: 10/56

72/63 + 10/56 is 37/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   72/63 = 72 × 8/63 × 8 = 576/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   10/56 = 10 × 9/56 × 9 = 90/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/504 + 90/504 = 576 + 90/504 = 666/504
5. 666/504 simplified gives 37/28
6. So, 72/63 + 10/56 = 37/28
   In mixed form: 19/28

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