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Add 84/72 and 63/10

1^st number: 1 12/72, 2^nd number: 6 3/10

84/72 + 63/10 is 112/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   84/72 = 84 × 5/72 × 5 = 420/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   63/10 = 63 × 36/10 × 36 = 2268/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/360 + 2268/360 = 420 + 2268/360 = 2688/360
5. 2688/360 simplified gives 112/15
6. So, 84/72 + 63/10 = 112/15
   In mixed form: 77/15

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