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Add 8/9 and 30/4

1st number: 8/9, 2nd number: 7 2/4

8/9 + 30/4 is 151/18.

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,
    8/9 = 8 × 4/9 × 4 = 32/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    30/4 = 30 × 9/4 × 9 = 270/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/36 + 270/36 = 32 + 270/36 = 302/36
  5. 302/36 simplified gives 151/18
  6. So, 8/9 + 30/4 = 151/18
    In mixed form: 87/18

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