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Add 72/63 and 16/27

1^st number: 1 9/63, 2^nd number: 16/27

72/63 + 16/27 is 328/189.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   72/63 = 72 × 3/63 × 3 = 216/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   16/27 = 16 × 7/27 × 7 = 112/189
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/189 + 112/189 = 216 + 112/189 = 328/189
5. So, 72/63 + 16/27 = 328/189
   In mixed form: 1139/189

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