What is 1/9 plus 9/28?
1/9 plus 9/28 equals 109/252 (or 0.43254 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 1/9 and 9/28 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
1/9 + 9/28 = 109/252
Simplified Fraction
109/252
Mixed Number
Proper (109/252)
Decimal Value
0.43254
Percentage
43.254%
Step-by-Step Solution: 1/9 + 9/28
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 9 and 28 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 9 × 28 = 252.
LCD(9, 28) = 252
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 252
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 1/9 by 28, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/28 by 9 so both fractions share the common base 252.
1 × 28/9 × 28 = 28/252 and 9 × 9/28 × 9 = 81/252
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (28 + 81 = 109) and keep the common denominator 252 unchanged.
28 + 81/252 = 109/252
Step 4
Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified
The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 109 and 252 is 1, confirming that 109/252 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
109/252
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 109 by denominator 252 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.43254, or 43.254%).
109 ÷ 252 = 0.43254 (43.254%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 1/9 plus 9/28 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 109/252 |
| Mixed Number Form | 109/252 |
| Decimal Form | 0.43254 |
| Percentage | 43.254% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1/9 plus 9/28 as a fraction?
1/9 + 9/28 in simplest fraction form is 109/252.
What is 1/9 plus 9/28 as a decimal?
1/9 + 9/28 converted to a decimal is 0.43254.
What is 1/9 plus 9/28 as a percentage?
1/9 + 9/28 expressed as a percentage is 43.254%.
Does 1/9 plus 9/28 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.43254...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.