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Add 98/12 and 63/8

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

98/12 + 63/8 is 385/24.

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,
   98/12 = 98 × 2/12 × 2 = 196/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   63/8 = 63 × 3/8 × 3 = 189/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/24 + 189/24 = 196 + 189/24 = 385/24
5. So, 98/12 + 63/8 = 385/24
   In mixed form: 161/24

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