What is 1/43 plus 6/21?
1/43 plus 6/21 equals 93/301 (or 0.30897 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 1/43 and 6/21 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
1/43 + 6/21 = 93/301
Simplified Fraction
93/301
Mixed Number
Proper (93/301)
Decimal Value
0.30897
Percentage
30.897%
Step-by-Step Solution: 1/43 + 6/21
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 43 and 21 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 43 ร 21 = 903.
LCD(43, 21) = 903
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 903
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 1/43 by 21, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 6/21 by 43 so both fractions share the common base 903.
1 ร 21/43 ร 21 = 21/903 and 6 ร 43/21 ร 43 = 258/903
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (21 + 258 = 279) and keep the common denominator 903 unchanged.
21 + 258/903 = 279/903
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 279 and 903, which is 3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 3.
279 รท 3/903 รท 3 = 93/301
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 93 by denominator 301 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.30897, or 30.897%).
93 รท 301 = 0.30897 (30.897%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 1/43 plus 6/21 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 93/301 |
| Mixed Number Form | 93/301 |
| Decimal Form | 0.30897 |
| Percentage | 30.897% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1/43 plus 6/21 as a fraction?
1/43 + 6/21 in simplest fraction form is 93/301.
What is 1/43 plus 6/21 as a decimal?
1/43 + 6/21 converted to a decimal is 0.30897.
What is 1/43 plus 6/21 as a percentage?
1/43 + 6/21 expressed as a percentage is 30.897%.
Does 1/43 plus 6/21 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.30897...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.