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Add 72/64 and 6/63

1^st number: 1 8/64, 2^nd number: 6/63

72/64 + 6/63 is 205/168.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
   72/64 = 72 × 63/64 × 63 = 4536/4032
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
   6/63 = 6 × 64/63 × 64 = 384/4032
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4536/4032 + 384/4032 = 4536 + 384/4032 = 4920/4032
5. 4920/4032 simplified gives 205/168
6. So, 72/64 + 6/63 = 205/168
   In mixed form: 137/168

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