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Add 8/12 and 63/8

1^st number: 8/12, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

8/12 + 63/8 is 205/24.

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,
   63/8 = 63 × 3/8 × 3 = 189/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/24 + 189/24 = 16 + 189/24 = 205/24
5. So, 8/12 + 63/8 = 205/24
   In mixed form: 813/24

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