How to solve (5)/(8)+(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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$$\frac{ 5 }{ 8 } + \frac{ 2 }{ 9 }$$

$\frac{61}{72}\approx 0.847222222$

Least common multiple of $8$ and $9$ is $72$. Convert $\frac{5}{8}$ and $\frac{2}{9}$ to fractions with denominator $72$.

$$\frac{45}{72}+\frac{16}{72}$$

Since $\frac{45}{72}$ and $\frac{16}{72}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{45+16}{72}$$

Add $45$ and $16$ to get $61$.

$$\frac{61}{72}$$

$\frac{61}{2 ^ {3} \cdot 3 ^ {2}} = 0.8472222222222222$