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Add 8/2 and 9/4

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

8/2 + 9/4 is 25/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
   8/2 = 8 × 2/2 × 2 = 16/4
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
   9/4 = 9 × 1/4 × 1 = 9/4
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/4 + 9/4 = 16 + 9/4 = 25/4
5. So, 8/2 + 9/4 = 25/4
   In mixed form: 61/4

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