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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:

1/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/91 of 9 parts shadedValue: 0.1111 (11.1%)
+
9/289 of 28 parts shadedValue: 0.3214 (32.1%)
=
Result: 109/252109 of 252 parts shadedValue: 0.4325 (43.3%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction109/252
Mixed Number Form109/252
Decimal Form0.43254
Percentage43.254%

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.