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Add 9/4 and 8/6

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

9/4 + 8/6 is 43/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   9/4 = 9 × 3/4 × 3 = 27/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   8/6 = 8 × 2/6 × 2 = 16/12
4. Add the two like fractions:
   27/12 + 16/12 = 27 + 16/12 = 43/12
5. So, 9/4 + 8/6 = 43/12
   In mixed form: 37/12

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