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Exact Answer
1/44 + 8/21 = 373/924
Simplified Fraction
373/924
Mixed Number
Proper (373/924)
Decimal Value
0.40368
Percentage
40.368%

Step-by-Step Solution: 1/44 + 8/21

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 44 and 21 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 44 × 21 = 924.
LCD(44, 21) = 924
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 924

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 1/44 by 21, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 8/21 by 44 so both fractions share the common base 924.
1 × 21/44 × 21 = 21/924   and   8 × 44/21 × 44 = 352/924
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (21 + 352 = 373) and keep the common denominator 924 unchanged.
21 + 352/924 = 373/924
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 373 and 924 is 1, confirming that 373/924 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
373/924
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 373 by denominator 924 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.40368, or 40.368%).
373 ÷ 924 = 0.40368 (40.368%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 1/44 plus 8/21 visually:

1/441 of 44 parts shadedValue: 0.0227 (2.3%)
+
8/218 of 21 parts shadedValue: 0.381 (38.1%)
=
Result: 373/924373 of 924 parts shadedValue: 0.4037 (40.4%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction373/924
Mixed Number Form373/924
Decimal Form0.40368
Percentage40.368%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1/44 plus 8/21 as a fraction?

1/44 + 8/21 in simplest fraction form is 373/924.

What is 1/44 plus 8/21 as a decimal?

1/44 + 8/21 converted to a decimal is 0.40368.

What is 1/44 plus 8/21 as a percentage?

1/44 + 8/21 expressed as a percentage is 40.368%.

Does 1/44 plus 8/21 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.40368...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.