What is 1/7 plus 8/13?
1/7 plus 8/13 equals 69/91 (or 0.758242 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 1/7 and 8/13 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
1/7 + 8/13 = 69/91
Simplified Fraction
69/91
Mixed Number
Proper (69/91)
Decimal Value
0.758242
Percentage
75.8242%
Step-by-Step Solution: 1/7 + 8/13
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 7 and 13 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 7 × 13 = 91.
LCD(7, 13) = 91
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 91
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 1/7 by 13, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 8/13 by 7 so both fractions share the common base 91.
1 × 13/7 × 13 = 13/91 and 8 × 7/13 × 7 = 56/91
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (13 + 56 = 69) and keep the common denominator 91 unchanged.
13 + 56/91 = 69/91
Step 4
Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified
The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 69 and 91 is 1, confirming that 69/91 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
69/91
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 69 by denominator 91 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.758242, or 75.8242%).
69 ÷ 91 = 0.758242 (75.8242%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 1/7 plus 8/13 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 69/91 |
| Mixed Number Form | 69/91 |
| Decimal Form | 0.758242 |
| Percentage | 75.8242% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1/7 plus 8/13 as a fraction?
1/7 + 8/13 in simplest fraction form is 69/91.
What is 1/7 plus 8/13 as a decimal?
1/7 + 8/13 converted to a decimal is 0.758242.
What is 1/7 plus 8/13 as a percentage?
1/7 + 8/13 expressed as a percentage is 75.8242%.
Does 1/7 plus 8/13 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.758242...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.