What is 2/10 plus 6/9?
2/10 plus 6/9 equals 13/15 (or 0.866667 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/10 and 6/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/10 + 6/9 = 13/15
Simplified Fraction
13/15
Mixed Number
Proper (13/15)
Decimal Value
0.866667
Percentage
86.6667%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/10 + 6/9
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 10 and 9 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 10 ร 9 = 90.
LCD(10, 9) = 90
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 90
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/10 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 6/9 by 10 so both fractions share the common base 90.
2 ร 9/10 ร 9 = 18/90 and 6 ร 10/9 ร 10 = 60/90
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (18 + 60 = 78) and keep the common denominator 90 unchanged.
18 + 60/90 = 78/90
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 78 and 90, which is 6. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 6.
78 รท 6/90 รท 6 = 13/15
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 13 by denominator 15 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.866667, or 86.6667%).
13 รท 15 = 0.866667 (86.6667%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/10 plus 6/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 13/15 |
| Mixed Number Form | 13/15 |
| Decimal Form | 0.866667 |
| Percentage | 86.6667% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/10 plus 6/9 as a fraction?
2/10 + 6/9 in simplest fraction form is 13/15.
What is 2/10 plus 6/9 as a decimal?
2/10 + 6/9 converted to a decimal is 0.866667.
What is 2/10 plus 6/9 as a percentage?
2/10 + 6/9 expressed as a percentage is 86.6667%.
Does 2/10 plus 6/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.866667...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.