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Add 5/8 and 7/9

5/8 + 7/9 is 101/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   5/8 = 5 × 9/8 × 9 = 45/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   7/9 = 7 × 8/9 × 8 = 56/72
4. Add the two fractions:
   45/72 + 56/72 = 45 + 56/72 = 101/72
5. In mixed form: 129/72

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