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Add 6/3 and 63/8

1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 7 7/8

6/3 + 63/8 is 79/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    6/3 = 6 × 8/3 × 8 = 48/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    63/8 = 63 × 3/8 × 3 = 189/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/24 + 189/24 = 48 + 189/24 = 237/24
  5. 237/24 simplified gives 79/8
  6. So, 6/3 + 63/8 = 79/8
    In mixed form: 97/8

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