What is 1/35 plus 2/9?
1/35 plus 2/9 equals 79/315 (or 0.250794 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 1/35 and 2/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
1/35 + 2/9 = 79/315
Simplified Fraction
79/315
Mixed Number
Proper (79/315)
Decimal Value
0.250794
Percentage
25.0794%
Step-by-Step Solution: 1/35 + 2/9
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 35 and 9 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 35 × 9 = 315.
LCD(35, 9) = 315
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 315
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 1/35 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/9 by 35 so both fractions share the common base 315.
1 × 9/35 × 9 = 9/315 and 2 × 35/9 × 35 = 70/315
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (9 + 70 = 79) and keep the common denominator 315 unchanged.
9 + 70/315 = 79/315
Step 4
Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified
The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 79 and 315 is 1, confirming that 79/315 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
79/315
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 79 by denominator 315 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.250794, or 25.0794%).
79 ÷ 315 = 0.250794 (25.0794%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 1/35 plus 2/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 79/315 |
| Mixed Number Form | 79/315 |
| Decimal Form | 0.250794 |
| Percentage | 25.0794% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1/35 plus 2/9 as a fraction?
1/35 + 2/9 in simplest fraction form is 79/315.
What is 1/35 plus 2/9 as a decimal?
1/35 + 2/9 converted to a decimal is 0.250794.
What is 1/35 plus 2/9 as a percentage?
1/35 + 2/9 expressed as a percentage is 25.0794%.
Does 1/35 plus 2/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.250794...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.