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Add 4/2 and 2/9

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

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

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    4/2 = 4 × 9/2 × 9 = 36/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    2/9 = 2 × 2/9 × 2 = 4/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/18 + 4/18 = 36 + 4/18 = 40/18
  5. 40/18 simplified gives 20/9
  6. So, 4/2 + 2/9 = 20/9
    In mixed form: 22/9

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