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Add 75/72 and 63/16

1^st number: 1 3/72, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

75/72 + 63/16 is 239/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   75/72 = 75 × 2/72 × 2 = 150/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   63/16 = 63 × 9/16 × 9 = 567/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/144 + 567/144 = 150 + 567/144 = 717/144
5. 717/144 simplified gives 239/48
6. So, 75/72 + 63/16 = 239/48
   In mixed form: 447/48

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