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Add 5/8 and 9/4

1st number: 5/8, 2nd number: 2 1/4

5/8 + 9/4 is 23/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 4 is 8

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
    5/8 = 5 × 1/8 × 1 = 5/8
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
    9/4 = 9 × 2/4 × 2 = 18/8
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/8 + 18/8 = 5 + 18/8 = 23/8
  5. So, 5/8 + 9/4 = 23/8
    In mixed form: 27/8

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