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Add 8/4 and 9/6

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

8/4 + 9/6 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   8/4 = 8 × 3/4 × 3 = 24/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   9/6 = 9 × 2/6 × 2 = 18/12
4. Add the two fractions:
   24/12 + 18/12 = 24 + 18/12 = 42/12
5. 42/12 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 8/4 + 9/6 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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