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Add 72/63 and 35/27

1^st number: 1 9/63, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

72/63 + 35/27 is 461/189.

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,
   35/27 = 35 × 7/27 × 7 = 245/189
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/189 + 245/189 = 216 + 245/189 = 461/189
5. So, 72/63 + 35/27 = 461/189
   In mixed form: 283/189

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