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Add 8/12 and 63/16

1^st number: 8/12, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

8/12 + 63/16 is 221/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   8/12 = 8 × 4/12 × 4 = 32/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   63/16 = 63 × 3/16 × 3 = 189/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/48 + 189/48 = 32 + 189/48 = 221/48
5. So, 8/12 + 63/16 = 221/48
   In mixed form: 429/48

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