What is 10/52 plus 4/13?
10/52 plus 4/13 equals 1/2 (or 0.5 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 10/52 and 4/13 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
10/52 + 4/13 = 1/2
Simplified Fraction
1/2
Mixed Number
Proper (1/2)
Decimal Value
0.5
Percentage
50%
Step-by-Step Solution: 10/52 + 4/13
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
Notice that 52 is an exact multiple of 13 (13 × 4 = 52). The Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply 52, meaning we only need to scale one fraction.
LCD(52, 13) = 52
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 52
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 10/52 by 1, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/13 by 4 so both fractions share the common base 52.
10 × 1/52 × 1 = 10/52 and 4 × 4/13 × 4 = 16/52
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (10 + 16 = 26) and keep the common denominator 52 unchanged.
10 + 16/52 = 26/52
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 26 and 52, which is 26. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 26.
26 ÷ 26/52 ÷ 26 = 1/2
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 1 by denominator 2 yields an exact terminating decimal of 0.5 (or 50%).
1 ÷ 2 = 0.5 (50%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 10/52 plus 4/13 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 1/2 |
| Mixed Number Form | 1/2 |
| Decimal Form | 0.5 |
| Percentage | 50% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 10/52 plus 4/13 as a fraction?
10/52 + 4/13 in simplest fraction form is 1/2.
What is 10/52 plus 4/13 as a decimal?
10/52 + 4/13 converted to a decimal is 0.5.
What is 10/52 plus 4/13 as a percentage?
10/52 + 4/13 expressed as a percentage is 50%.
Does 10/52 plus 4/13 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in an exact terminating decimal (0.5) because the denominator in simplest terms contains only prime factors 2 and/or 5.