What is 1/9 plus 8/22?
1/9 plus 8/22 equals 47/99 (or 0.474747 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 1/9 and 8/22 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
1/9 + 8/22 = 47/99
Simplified Fraction
47/99
Mixed Number
Proper (47/99)
Decimal Value
0.474747
Percentage
47.4747%
Step-by-Step Solution: 1/9 + 8/22
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 ร 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 8/22 by 9 so both fractions share the common base 198.
1 ร 22/9 ร 22 = 22/198 and 8 ร 9/22 ร 9 = 72/198
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (22 + 72 = 94) and keep the common denominator 198 unchanged.
22 + 72/198 = 94/198
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 94 and 198, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
94 รท 2/198 รท 2 = 47/99
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 47 by denominator 99 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.474747, or 47.4747%).
47 รท 99 = 0.474747 (47.4747%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 1/9 plus 8/22 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 47/99 |
| Mixed Number Form | 47/99 |
| Decimal Form | 0.474747 |
| Percentage | 47.4747% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1/9 plus 8/22 as a fraction?
1/9 + 8/22 in simplest fraction form is 47/99.
What is 1/9 plus 8/22 as a decimal?
1/9 + 8/22 converted to a decimal is 0.474747.
What is 1/9 plus 8/22 as a percentage?
1/9 + 8/22 expressed as a percentage is 47.4747%.
Does 1/9 plus 8/22 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.474747...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.