Answer :

The value of 5/8 + 2/9 is equal to 61/ 72.

Here, we are given 2 fractions 5/8 and 2/9, we need to find their sums.

If we want to add two fractions, we first need to make sure that their denominators are equal.

The denominator of 5/8 is 8 and that of 2/9 is 9.

Now, the Least common multiple of 8 and 9 is 8 × 9 = 72

Thus, we multiply the denominator and numerator of 5/8 by 9-

5/8 × 9/9 = 45/ 72

Similarly, we multiply the denominator and numerator of 2/9 by 8-

2/9 × 8/8 = 16/ 72

Now, we can add the two-

45/ 72 + 16/ 72

= (45 + 16)/ 72

= 61/ 72

Thus, the value of 5/8 + 2/9 is equal to 61/ 72.

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