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Add 72/63 and 14/5

1^st number: 1 9/63, 2^nd number: 2 4/5

72/63 + 14/5 is 138/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 5 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   72/63 = 72 × 5/63 × 5 = 360/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   14/5 = 14 × 63/5 × 63 = 882/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/315 + 882/315 = 360 + 882/315 = 1242/315
5. 1242/315 simplified gives 138/35
6. So, 72/63 + 14/5 = 138/35
   In mixed form: 333/35

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