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Exact Answer
11/31 + 7/13 = 360/403
Simplified Fraction
360/403
Mixed Number
Proper (360/403)
Decimal Value
0.8933
Percentage
89.33%

Step-by-Step Solution: 11/31 + 7/13

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 31 and 13 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 31 × 13 = 403.
LCD(31, 13) = 403
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 403

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 11/31 by 13, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/13 by 31 so both fractions share the common base 403.
11 × 13/31 × 13 = 143/403   and   7 × 31/13 × 31 = 217/403
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (143 + 217 = 360) and keep the common denominator 403 unchanged.
143 + 217/403 = 360/403
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 360 and 403 is 1, confirming that 360/403 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
360/403
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 360 by denominator 403 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.8933, or 89.33%).
360 ÷ 403 = 0.8933 (89.33%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 11/31 plus 7/13 visually:

11/3111 of 31 parts shadedValue: 0.3548 (35.5%)
+
7/137 of 13 parts shadedValue: 0.5385 (53.8%)
=
Result: 360/403360 of 403 parts shadedValue: 0.8933 (89.3%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction360/403
Mixed Number Form360/403
Decimal Form0.8933
Percentage89.33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 11/31 plus 7/13 as a fraction?

11/31 + 7/13 in simplest fraction form is 360/403.

What is 11/31 plus 7/13 as a decimal?

11/31 + 7/13 converted to a decimal is 0.8933.

What is 11/31 plus 7/13 as a percentage?

11/31 + 7/13 expressed as a percentage is 89.33%.

Does 11/31 plus 7/13 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.8933...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.