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Add 2/9 and 8/4

1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 2 0/4

2/9 + 8/4 is 20/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    8/4 = 8 × 9/4 × 9 = 72/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/36 + 72/36 = 8 + 72/36 = 80/36
  5. 80/36 simplified gives 20/9
  6. So, 2/9 + 8/4 = 20/9
    In mixed form: 22/9

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