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Add 72/63 and 2/5

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

72/63 + 2/5 is 54/35.

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,
   2/5 = 2 × 63/5 × 63 = 126/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/315 + 126/315 = 360 + 126/315 = 486/315
5. 486/315 simplified gives 54/35
6. So, 72/63 + 2/5 = 54/35
   In mixed form: 119/35

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