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Add 8/12 and 27/8

1^st number: 8/12, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

8/12 + 27/8 is 97/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   8/12 = 8 × 2/12 × 2 = 16/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   27/8 = 27 × 3/8 × 3 = 81/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/24 + 81/24 = 16 + 81/24 = 97/24
5. So, 8/12 + 27/8 = 97/24
   In mixed form: 41/24

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