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Add 9/4 and 8/25

1^st number: 2 1/4, 2^nd number: 8/25

9/4 + 8/25 is 257/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   9/4 = 9 × 25/4 × 25 = 225/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   8/25 = 8 × 4/25 × 4 = 32/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/100 + 32/100 = 225 + 32/100 = 257/100
5. So, 9/4 + 8/25 = 257/100
   In mixed form: 257/100

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