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43.89Your odd-meter toolbox now
From Workshop 42:
5/4 = 3+2 / 2+3.
From Workshop 43:
9/8 = 2+2+2+3 as one important additive pattern.
The broader skill is:
convert strange-looking meters into a few physically memorable groups.
That removes much of the intimidation.