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Add 84/30 and 63/8

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

84/30 + 63/8 is 427/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   84/30 = 84 × 4/30 × 4 = 336/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   63/8 = 63 × 15/8 × 15 = 945/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/120 + 945/120 = 336 + 945/120 = 1281/120
5. 1281/120 simplified gives 427/40
6. So, 84/30 + 63/8 = 427/40
   In mixed form: 1027/40

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