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Add 72/63 and 15/24

1^st number: 1 9/63, 2^nd number: 15/24

72/63 + 15/24 is 99/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 24 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 24 × 21 = 504,
   15/24 = 15 × 21/24 × 21 = 315/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/504 + 315/504 = 576 + 315/504 = 891/504
5. 891/504 simplified gives 99/56
6. So, 72/63 + 15/24 = 99/56
   In mixed form: 143/56

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