To add the given fractions, we notice that they have a common denominator. Therefore, we can directly add the numerators and keep the common denominator.
Step 1: Identify the Common Denominator
The given fractions have a common denominator:
\[
\frac{2x^2}{2x+1} + \frac{9x+4}{2x+1}
\]
Step 2: Combine the Numerators
Since the denominators are the same, we can add the numerators directly:
\[
\frac{2x^2 + (9x + 4)}{2x + 1} = \frac{2x^2 + 9x + 4}{2x + 1}
\]
Step 3: Simplify the Resulting Fraction
We simplify the fraction:
\[
\frac{2x^2 + 9x + 4}{2x + 1}
\]
By performing polynomial division or factoring, we find that:
\[
\frac{2x^2 + 9x + 4}{2x + 1} = x + 4
\]