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Add 72/63 and 3/4

1st number: 1 9/63, 2nd number: 3/4

72/63 + 3/4 is 53/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 4 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    72/63 = 72 × 4/63 × 4 = 288/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    3/4 = 3 × 63/4 × 63 = 189/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/252 + 189/252 = 288 + 189/252 = 477/252
  5. 477/252 simplified gives 53/28
  6. So, 72/63 + 3/4 = 53/28
    In mixed form: 125/28

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