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Add 9/4 and 6/9

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

9/4 + 6/9 is 35/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   9/4 = 9 × 9/4 × 9 = 81/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   6/9 = 6 × 4/9 × 4 = 24/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   81/36 + 24/36 = 81 + 24/36 = 105/36
5. 105/36 simplified gives 35/12
6. So, 9/4 + 6/9 = 35/12
   In mixed form: 211/12

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