What is 1/5 plus 9/22?
1/5 plus 9/22 equals 67/110 (or 0.609091 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 1/5 and 9/22 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
1/5 + 9/22 = 67/110
Simplified Fraction
67/110
Mixed Number
Proper (67/110)
Decimal Value
0.609091
Percentage
60.9091%
Step-by-Step Solution: 1/5 + 9/22
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 5 and 22 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 5 × 22 = 110.
LCD(5, 22) = 110
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 110
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 1/5 by 22, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/22 by 5 so both fractions share the common base 110.
1 × 22/5 × 22 = 22/110 and 9 × 5/22 × 5 = 45/110
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (22 + 45 = 67) and keep the common denominator 110 unchanged.
22 + 45/110 = 67/110
Step 4
Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified
The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 67 and 110 is 1, confirming that 67/110 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
67/110
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 67 by denominator 110 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.609091, or 60.9091%).
67 ÷ 110 = 0.609091 (60.9091%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 1/5 plus 9/22 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 67/110 |
| Mixed Number Form | 67/110 |
| Decimal Form | 0.609091 |
| Percentage | 60.9091% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1/5 plus 9/22 as a fraction?
1/5 + 9/22 in simplest fraction form is 67/110.
What is 1/5 plus 9/22 as a decimal?
1/5 + 9/22 converted to a decimal is 0.609091.
What is 1/5 plus 9/22 as a percentage?
1/5 + 9/22 expressed as a percentage is 60.9091%.
Does 1/5 plus 9/22 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.609091...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.