What is 1/34 plus 2/21?
1/34 plus 2/21 equals 89/714 (or 0.12465 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 1/34 and 2/21 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
1/34 + 2/21 = 89/714
Simplified Fraction
89/714
Mixed Number
Proper (89/714)
Decimal Value
0.12465
Percentage
12.465%
Step-by-Step Solution: 1/34 + 2/21
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 34 and 21 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 34 × 21 = 714.
LCD(34, 21) = 714
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 714
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 1/34 by 21, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/21 by 34 so both fractions share the common base 714.
1 × 21/34 × 21 = 21/714 and 2 × 34/21 × 34 = 68/714
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (21 + 68 = 89) and keep the common denominator 714 unchanged.
21 + 68/714 = 89/714
Step 4
Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified
The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 89 and 714 is 1, confirming that 89/714 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
89/714
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 89 by denominator 714 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.12465, or 12.465%).
89 ÷ 714 = 0.12465 (12.465%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 1/34 plus 2/21 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 89/714 |
| Mixed Number Form | 89/714 |
| Decimal Form | 0.12465 |
| Percentage | 12.465% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1/34 plus 2/21 as a fraction?
1/34 + 2/21 in simplest fraction form is 89/714.
What is 1/34 plus 2/21 as a decimal?
1/34 + 2/21 converted to a decimal is 0.12465.
What is 1/34 plus 2/21 as a percentage?
1/34 + 2/21 expressed as a percentage is 12.465%.
Does 1/34 plus 2/21 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.12465...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.