What is 1/23 plus 2/8?
1/23 plus 2/8 equals 27/92 (or 0.293478 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 1/23 and 2/8 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
1/23 + 2/8 = 27/92
Simplified Fraction
27/92
Mixed Number
Proper (27/92)
Decimal Value
0.293478
Percentage
29.3478%
Step-by-Step Solution: 1/23 + 2/8
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 23 and 8 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 23 ร 8 = 184.
LCD(23, 8) = 184
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 184
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 1/23 by 8, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/8 by 23 so both fractions share the common base 184.
1 ร 8/23 ร 8 = 8/184 and 2 ร 23/8 ร 23 = 46/184
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (8 + 46 = 54) and keep the common denominator 184 unchanged.
8 + 46/184 = 54/184
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 54 and 184, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
54 รท 2/184 รท 2 = 27/92
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 27 by denominator 92 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.293478, or 29.3478%).
27 รท 92 = 0.293478 (29.3478%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 1/23 plus 2/8 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 27/92 |
| Mixed Number Form | 27/92 |
| Decimal Form | 0.293478 |
| Percentage | 29.3478% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1/23 plus 2/8 as a fraction?
1/23 + 2/8 in simplest fraction form is 27/92.
What is 1/23 plus 2/8 as a decimal?
1/23 + 2/8 converted to a decimal is 0.293478.
What is 1/23 plus 2/8 as a percentage?
1/23 + 2/8 expressed as a percentage is 29.3478%.
Does 1/23 plus 2/8 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.293478...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.