Let $a = .\overline{2} + .\overline{6}$.  Find the reciprocal of $a$, expressed as a decimal.
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Let $a = .\overline{2} + .\overline{6}$.  Find the reciprocal of $a$, expressed as a decimal.
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Let $a = .\overline{2} + .\overline{6}$.  Find the reciprocal of $a$, expressed as a decimal.
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