How to solve 1/9 + 3/8

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$\frac{1}{9}+\frac{3}{8}$$

$\frac{35}{72}\approx 0.486111111$

Least common multiple of $9$ and $8$ is $72$. Convert $\frac{1}{9}$ and $\frac{3}{8}$ to fractions with denominator $72$.

$$\frac{8}{72}+\frac{27}{72}$$

Since $\frac{8}{72}$ and $\frac{27}{72}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{8+27}{72}$$

Add $8$ and $27$ to get $35$.

$$\frac{35}{72}$$

$\frac{5 \cdot 7}{2 ^ {3} \cdot 3 ^ {2}} = 0.4861111111111111$