What is 1/7 plus 9/22?
1/7 plus 9/22 equals 85/154 (or 0.551948 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 1/7 and 9/22 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
1/7 + 9/22 = 85/154
Simplified Fraction
85/154
Mixed Number
Proper (85/154)
Decimal Value
0.551948
Percentage
55.1948%
Step-by-Step Solution: 1/7 + 9/22
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 7 and 22 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 7 × 22 = 154.
LCD(7, 22) = 154
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 154
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 1/7 by 22, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/22 by 7 so both fractions share the common base 154.
1 × 22/7 × 22 = 22/154 and 9 × 7/22 × 7 = 63/154
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (22 + 63 = 85) and keep the common denominator 154 unchanged.
22 + 63/154 = 85/154
Step 4
Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified
The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 85 and 154 is 1, confirming that 85/154 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
85/154
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 85 by denominator 154 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.551948, or 55.1948%).
85 ÷ 154 = 0.551948 (55.1948%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 1/7 plus 9/22 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 85/154 |
| Mixed Number Form | 85/154 |
| Decimal Form | 0.551948 |
| Percentage | 55.1948% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1/7 plus 9/22 as a fraction?
1/7 + 9/22 in simplest fraction form is 85/154.
What is 1/7 plus 9/22 as a decimal?
1/7 + 9/22 converted to a decimal is 0.551948.
What is 1/7 plus 9/22 as a percentage?
1/7 + 9/22 expressed as a percentage is 55.1948%.
Does 1/7 plus 9/22 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.551948...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.