What is 13/35 plus 9/21?
13/35 plus 9/21 equals 4/5 (or 0.8 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 13/35 and 9/21 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
13/35 + 9/21 = 4/5
Simplified Fraction
4/5
Mixed Number
Proper (4/5)
Decimal Value
0.8
Percentage
80%
Step-by-Step Solution: 13/35 + 9/21
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 35 and 21 share a common factor (GCD = 7). Finding their Least Common Multiple gives an LCD of 105 (which is smaller than their product 35 ร 21 = 735, keeping the calculation simpler).
LCD(35, 21) = 105
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 105
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 13/35 by 3, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/21 by 5 so both fractions share the common base 105.
13 ร 3/35 ร 3 = 39/105 and 9 ร 5/21 ร 5 = 45/105
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (39 + 45 = 84) and keep the common denominator 105 unchanged.
39 + 45/105 = 84/105
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 84 and 105, which is 21. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 21.
84 รท 21/105 รท 21 = 4/5
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 4 by denominator 5 yields an exact terminating decimal of 0.8 (or 80%).
4 รท 5 = 0.8 (80%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 13/35 plus 9/21 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 4/5 |
| Mixed Number Form | 4/5 |
| Decimal Form | 0.8 |
| Percentage | 80% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 13/35 plus 9/21 as a fraction?
13/35 + 9/21 in simplest fraction form is 4/5.
What is 13/35 plus 9/21 as a decimal?
13/35 + 9/21 converted to a decimal is 0.8.
What is 13/35 plus 9/21 as a percentage?
13/35 + 9/21 expressed as a percentage is 80%.
Does 13/35 plus 9/21 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in an exact terminating decimal (0.8) because the denominator in simplest terms contains only prime factors 2 and/or 5.