What is 1/9 plus 9/21?
1/9 plus 9/21 equals 34/63 (or 0.539683 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 1/9 and 9/21 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
1/9 + 9/21 = 34/63
Simplified Fraction
34/63
Mixed Number
Proper (34/63)
Decimal Value
0.539683
Percentage
53.9683%
Step-by-Step Solution: 1/9 + 9/21
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 9 and 21 share a common factor (GCD = 3). Finding their Least Common Multiple gives an LCD of 63 (which is smaller than their product 9 × 21 = 189, keeping the calculation simpler).
LCD(9, 21) = 63
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 63
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 1/9 by 7, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/21 by 3 so both fractions share the common base 63.
1 × 7/9 × 7 = 7/63 and 9 × 3/21 × 3 = 27/63
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (7 + 27 = 34) and keep the common denominator 63 unchanged.
7 + 27/63 = 34/63
Step 4
Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified
The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 34 and 63 is 1, confirming that 34/63 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
34/63
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 34 by denominator 63 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.539683, or 53.9683%).
34 ÷ 63 = 0.539683 (53.9683%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 1/9 plus 9/21 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 34/63 |
| Mixed Number Form | 34/63 |
| Decimal Form | 0.539683 |
| Percentage | 53.9683% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1/9 plus 9/21 as a fraction?
1/9 + 9/21 in simplest fraction form is 34/63.
What is 1/9 plus 9/21 as a decimal?
1/9 + 9/21 converted to a decimal is 0.539683.
What is 1/9 plus 9/21 as a percentage?
1/9 + 9/21 expressed as a percentage is 53.9683%.
Does 1/9 plus 9/21 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.539683...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.