What is 1/49 plus 9/21?
1/49 plus 9/21 equals 22/49 (or 0.44898 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 1/49 and 9/21 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
1/49 + 9/21 = 22/49
Simplified Fraction
22/49
Mixed Number
Proper (22/49)
Decimal Value
0.44898
Percentage
44.898%
Step-by-Step Solution: 1/49 + 9/21
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 49 and 21 share a common factor (GCD = 7). Finding their Least Common Multiple gives an LCD of 147 (which is smaller than their product 49 ร 21 = 1029, keeping the calculation simpler).
LCD(49, 21) = 147
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 147
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 1/49 by 3, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/21 by 7 so both fractions share the common base 147.
1 ร 3/49 ร 3 = 3/147 and 9 ร 7/21 ร 7 = 63/147
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (3 + 63 = 66) and keep the common denominator 147 unchanged.
3 + 63/147 = 66/147
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 66 and 147, which is 3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 3.
66 รท 3/147 รท 3 = 22/49
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 22 by denominator 49 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.44898, or 44.898%).
22 รท 49 = 0.44898 (44.898%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 1/49 plus 9/21 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 22/49 |
| Mixed Number Form | 22/49 |
| Decimal Form | 0.44898 |
| Percentage | 44.898% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1/49 plus 9/21 as a fraction?
1/49 + 9/21 in simplest fraction form is 22/49.
What is 1/49 plus 9/21 as a decimal?
1/49 + 9/21 converted to a decimal is 0.44898.
What is 1/49 plus 9/21 as a percentage?
1/49 + 9/21 expressed as a percentage is 44.898%.
Does 1/49 plus 9/21 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.44898...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.