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Add 8/4 and 7/9

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 7/9

8/4 + 7/9 is 25/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   8/4 = 8 × 9/4 × 9 = 72/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   7/9 = 7 × 4/9 × 4 = 28/36
4. Add the two fractions:
   72/36 + 28/36 = 72 + 28/36 = 100/36
5. 100/36 simplified gives 25/9
6. So, 8/4 + 7/9 = 25/9
   In mixed form: 27/9

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