What is 1/9 plus 5/22?
1/9 plus 5/22 equals 67/198 (or 0.338384 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 1/9 and 5/22 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
1/9 + 5/22 = 67/198
Simplified Fraction
67/198
Mixed Number
Proper (67/198)
Decimal Value
0.338384
Percentage
33.8384%
Step-by-Step Solution: 1/9 + 5/22
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 9 and 22 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 9 × 22 = 198.
LCD(9, 22) = 198
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 198
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 1/9 by 22, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 5/22 by 9 so both fractions share the common base 198.
1 × 22/9 × 22 = 22/198 and 5 × 9/22 × 9 = 45/198
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (22 + 45 = 67) and keep the common denominator 198 unchanged.
22 + 45/198 = 67/198
Step 4
Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified
The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 67 and 198 is 1, confirming that 67/198 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
67/198
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 67 by denominator 198 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.338384, or 33.8384%).
67 ÷ 198 = 0.338384 (33.8384%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 1/9 plus 5/22 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 67/198 |
| Mixed Number Form | 67/198 |
| Decimal Form | 0.338384 |
| Percentage | 33.8384% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1/9 plus 5/22 as a fraction?
1/9 + 5/22 in simplest fraction form is 67/198.
What is 1/9 plus 5/22 as a decimal?
1/9 + 5/22 converted to a decimal is 0.338384.
What is 1/9 plus 5/22 as a percentage?
1/9 + 5/22 expressed as a percentage is 33.8384%.
Does 1/9 plus 5/22 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.338384...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.