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Add 96/8 and 2/63

1st number: 12 0/8, 2nd number: 2/63

96/8 + 2/63 is 758/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    96/8 = 96 × 63/8 × 63 = 6048/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6048/504 + 16/504 = 6048 + 16/504 = 6064/504
  5. 6064/504 simplified gives 758/63
  6. So, 96/8 + 2/63 = 758/63
    In mixed form: 122/63

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