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Add 72/63 and 60/40

1^st number: 1 9/63, 2^nd number: 1 20/40

72/63 + 60/40 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
   72/63 = 72 × 40/63 × 40 = 2880/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
   60/40 = 60 × 63/40 × 63 = 3780/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2880/2520 + 3780/2520 = 2880 + 3780/2520 = 6660/2520
5. 6660/2520 simplified gives 37/14
6. So, 72/63 + 60/40 = 37/14
   In mixed form: 29/14

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