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Add 63/8 and 54/32

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 1 22/32

63/8 + 54/32 is 153/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
   63/8 = 63 × 4/8 × 4 = 252/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   54/32 = 54 × 1/32 × 1 = 54/32
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/32 + 54/32 = 252 + 54/32 = 306/32
5. 306/32 simplified gives 153/16
6. So, 63/8 + 54/32 = 153/16
   In mixed form: 99/16

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