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Add 84/72 and 48/63

1^st number: 1 12/72, 2^nd number: 48/63

84/72 + 48/63 is 27/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   84/72 = 84 × 7/72 × 7 = 588/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   48/63 = 48 × 8/63 × 8 = 384/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/504 + 384/504 = 588 + 384/504 = 972/504
5. 972/504 simplified gives 27/14
6. So, 84/72 + 48/63 = 27/14
   In mixed form: 113/14

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