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Add 63/84 and 1/8

63/84 + 1/8 is 7/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   63/84 = 63 × 2/84 × 2 = 126/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   1/8 = 1 × 21/8 × 21 = 21/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/168 + 21/168 = 126 + 21/168 = 147/168
5. 147/168 simplified gives 7/8
6. So, 63/84 + 1/8 = 7/8

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