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Add 4/2 and 7/9

1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 7/9

4/2 + 7/9 is 25/9.

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,
    7/9 = 7 × 2/9 × 2 = 14/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/18 + 14/18 = 36 + 14/18 = 50/18
  5. 50/18 simplified gives 25/9
  6. So, 4/2 + 7/9 = 25/9
    In mixed form: 27/9

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