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Exact Answer
13/50 + 7/13 = 519/650
Simplified Fraction
519/650
Mixed Number
Proper (519/650)
Decimal Value
0.798462
Percentage
79.8462%

Step-by-Step Solution: 13/50 + 7/13

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 50 and 13 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 50 × 13 = 650.
LCD(50, 13) = 650
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 650

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 13/50 by 13, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/13 by 50 so both fractions share the common base 650.
13 × 13/50 × 13 = 169/650   and   7 × 50/13 × 50 = 350/650
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (169 + 350 = 519) and keep the common denominator 650 unchanged.
169 + 350/650 = 519/650
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 519 and 650 is 1, confirming that 519/650 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
519/650
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 519 by denominator 650 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.798462, or 79.8462%).
519 ÷ 650 = 0.798462 (79.8462%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 13/50 plus 7/13 visually:

13/5013 of 50 parts shadedValue: 0.26 (26%)
+
7/137 of 13 parts shadedValue: 0.5385 (53.8%)
=
Result: 519/650519 of 650 parts shadedValue: 0.7985 (79.8%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction519/650
Mixed Number Form519/650
Decimal Form0.798462
Percentage79.8462%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 13/50 plus 7/13 as a fraction?

13/50 + 7/13 in simplest fraction form is 519/650.

What is 13/50 plus 7/13 as a decimal?

13/50 + 7/13 converted to a decimal is 0.798462.

What is 13/50 plus 7/13 as a percentage?

13/50 + 7/13 expressed as a percentage is 79.8462%.

Does 13/50 plus 7/13 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.798462...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.