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Add 5/9 and 2/8

5/9 + 2/8 is 29/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    2/8 = 2 × 9/8 × 9 = 18/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/72 + 18/72 = 40 + 18/72 = 58/72
  5. 58/72 simplified gives 29/36
  6. So, 5/9 + 2/8 = 29/36

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