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Add 15/63 and 9/8

1^st number: 15/63, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

15/63 + 9/8 is 229/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   15/63 = 15 × 8/63 × 8 = 120/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   9/8 = 9 × 63/8 × 63 = 567/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/504 + 567/504 = 120 + 567/504 = 687/504
5. 687/504 simplified gives 229/168
6. So, 15/63 + 9/8 = 229/168
   In mixed form: 161/168

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