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Add 72/84 and 63/6

1^st number: 72/84, 2^nd number: 10 3/6

72/84 + 63/6 is 159/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   72/84 = 72 × 1/84 × 1 = 72/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   63/6 = 63 × 14/6 × 14 = 882/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/84 + 882/84 = 72 + 882/84 = 954/84
5. 954/84 simplified gives 159/14
6. So, 72/84 + 63/6 = 159/14
   In mixed form: 115/14

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