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Exact Answer
17/44 + 10/21 = 797/924
Simplified Fraction
797/924
Mixed Number
Proper (797/924)
Decimal Value
0.862554
Percentage
86.2554%

Step-by-Step Solution: 17/44 + 10/21

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 44 and 21 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 44 × 21 = 924.
LCD(44, 21) = 924
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 924

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 17/44 by 21, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 10/21 by 44 so both fractions share the common base 924.
17 × 21/44 × 21 = 357/924   and   10 × 44/21 × 44 = 440/924
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (357 + 440 = 797) and keep the common denominator 924 unchanged.
357 + 440/924 = 797/924
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 797 and 924 is 1, confirming that 797/924 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
797/924
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 797 by denominator 924 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.862554, or 86.2554%).
797 ÷ 924 = 0.862554 (86.2554%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 17/44 plus 10/21 visually:

17/4417 of 44 parts shadedValue: 0.3864 (38.6%)
+
10/2110 of 21 parts shadedValue: 0.4762 (47.6%)
=
Result: 797/924797 of 924 parts shadedValue: 0.8626 (86.3%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction797/924
Mixed Number Form797/924
Decimal Form0.862554
Percentage86.2554%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 17/44 plus 10/21 as a fraction?

17/44 + 10/21 in simplest fraction form is 797/924.

What is 17/44 plus 10/21 as a decimal?

17/44 + 10/21 converted to a decimal is 0.862554.

What is 17/44 plus 10/21 as a percentage?

17/44 + 10/21 expressed as a percentage is 86.2554%.

Does 17/44 plus 10/21 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.862554...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.