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Exact Answer
11/45 + 5/13 = 368/585
Simplified Fraction
368/585
Mixed Number
Proper (368/585)
Decimal Value
0.62906
Percentage
62.906%

Step-by-Step Solution: 11/45 + 5/13

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 45 and 13 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 45 × 13 = 585.
LCD(45, 13) = 585
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 585

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 11/45 by 13, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 5/13 by 45 so both fractions share the common base 585.
11 × 13/45 × 13 = 143/585   and   5 × 45/13 × 45 = 225/585
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (143 + 225 = 368) and keep the common denominator 585 unchanged.
143 + 225/585 = 368/585
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 368 and 585 is 1, confirming that 368/585 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
368/585
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 368 by denominator 585 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.62906, or 62.906%).
368 ÷ 585 = 0.62906 (62.906%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 11/45 plus 5/13 visually:

11/4511 of 45 parts shadedValue: 0.2444 (24.4%)
+
5/135 of 13 parts shadedValue: 0.3846 (38.5%)
=
Result: 368/585368 of 585 parts shadedValue: 0.6291 (62.9%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction368/585
Mixed Number Form368/585
Decimal Form0.62906
Percentage62.906%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 11/45 plus 5/13 as a fraction?

11/45 + 5/13 in simplest fraction form is 368/585.

What is 11/45 plus 5/13 as a decimal?

11/45 + 5/13 converted to a decimal is 0.62906.

What is 11/45 plus 5/13 as a percentage?

11/45 + 5/13 expressed as a percentage is 62.906%.

Does 11/45 plus 5/13 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.62906...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.