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Add 72/63 and 27/20

1^st number: 1 9/63, 2^nd number: 1 7/20

72/63 + 27/20 is 349/140.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 20 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   72/63 = 72 × 20/63 × 20 = 1440/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
   27/20 = 27 × 63/20 × 63 = 1701/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/1260 + 1701/1260 = 1440 + 1701/1260 = 3141/1260
5. 3141/1260 simplified gives 349/140
6. So, 72/63 + 27/20 = 349/140
   In mixed form: 269/140

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