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Add 9/63 and 72/5

1^st number: 9/63, 2^nd number: 14 2/5

9/63 + 72/5 is 509/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 5 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   9/63 = 9 × 5/63 × 5 = 45/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   72/5 = 72 × 63/5 × 63 = 4536/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/315 + 4536/315 = 45 + 4536/315 = 4581/315
5. 4581/315 simplified gives 509/35
6. So, 9/63 + 72/5 = 509/35
   In mixed form: 1419/35

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