What is 4/9 plus 10/22?
4/9 plus 10/22 equals 89/99 (or 0.89899 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 4/9 and 10/22 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
4/9 + 10/22 = 89/99
Simplified Fraction
89/99
Mixed Number
Proper (89/99)
Decimal Value
0.89899
Percentage
89.899%
Step-by-Step Solution: 4/9 + 10/22
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 4/9 by 22, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 10/22 by 9 so both fractions share the common base 198.
4 ร 22/9 ร 22 = 88/198 and 10 ร 9/22 ร 9 = 90/198
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (88 + 90 = 178) and keep the common denominator 198 unchanged.
88 + 90/198 = 178/198
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 178 and 198, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
178 รท 2/198 รท 2 = 89/99
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 89 by denominator 99 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.89899, or 89.899%).
89 รท 99 = 0.89899 (89.899%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 4/9 plus 10/22 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 89/99 |
| Mixed Number Form | 89/99 |
| Decimal Form | 0.89899 |
| Percentage | 89.899% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 4/9 plus 10/22 as a fraction?
4/9 + 10/22 in simplest fraction form is 89/99.
What is 4/9 plus 10/22 as a decimal?
4/9 + 10/22 converted to a decimal is 0.89899.
What is 4/9 plus 10/22 as a percentage?
4/9 + 10/22 expressed as a percentage is 89.899%.
Does 4/9 plus 10/22 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.89899...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.