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Add 6/9 and 8/4

1^st number: 6/9, 2^nd number: 2 0/4

6/9 + 8/4 is 8/3.

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,
   6/9 = 6 × 4/9 × 4 = 24/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   8/4 = 8 × 9/4 × 9 = 72/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/36 + 72/36 = 24 + 72/36 = 96/36
5. 96/36 simplified gives 8/3
6. So, 6/9 + 8/4 = 8/3
   In mixed form: 22/3

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