How to solve 5/12 + 2/9

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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$$\frac{5}{12}+\frac{2}{9}$$

$\frac{23}{36}\approx 0.638888889$

Least common multiple of $12$ and $9$ is $36$. Convert $\frac{5}{12}$ and $\frac{2}{9}$ to fractions with denominator $36$.

$$\frac{15}{36}+\frac{8}{36}$$

Since $\frac{15}{36}$ and $\frac{8}{36}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{15+8}{36}$$

Add $15$ and $8$ to get $23$.

$$\frac{23}{36}$$

$\frac{23}{2 ^ {2} \cdot 3 ^ {2}} = 0.6388888888888888$