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Add 9/72 and 63/4

1st number: 9/72, 2nd number: 15 3/4

9/72 + 63/4 is 127/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 4 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    9/72 = 9 × 1/72 × 1 = 9/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
    63/4 = 63 × 18/4 × 18 = 1134/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/72 + 1134/72 = 9 + 1134/72 = 1143/72
  5. 1143/72 simplified gives 127/8
  6. So, 9/72 + 63/4 = 127/8
    In mixed form: 157/8

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