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Add 8/15 and 63/12

1^st number: 8/15, 2^nd number: 5 3/12

8/15 + 63/12 is 347/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   8/15 = 8 × 4/15 × 4 = 32/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   63/12 = 63 × 5/12 × 5 = 315/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/60 + 315/60 = 32 + 315/60 = 347/60
5. So, 8/15 + 63/12 = 347/60
   In mixed form: 547/60

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