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Add 5/2 and 8/9

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 8/9

5/2 + 8/9 is 61/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    5/2 = 5 × 9/2 × 9 = 45/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    8/9 = 8 × 2/9 × 2 = 16/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/18 + 16/18 = 45 + 16/18 = 61/18
  5. So, 5/2 + 8/9 = 61/18
    In mixed form: 37/18

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