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Add 2/8 and 63/7

1^st number: 2/8, 2^nd number: 9 0/7

2/8 + 63/7 is 37/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 7 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   2/8 = 2 × 7/8 × 7 = 14/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   63/7 = 63 × 8/7 × 8 = 504/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/56 + 504/56 = 14 + 504/56 = 518/56
5. 518/56 simplified gives 37/4
6. So, 2/8 + 63/7 = 37/4
   In mixed form: 91/4

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