What is 2/10 plus 9/25?
2/10 plus 9/25 equals 14/25 (or 0.56 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/10 and 9/25 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/10 + 9/25 = 14/25
Simplified Fraction
14/25
Mixed Number
Proper (14/25)
Decimal Value
0.56
Percentage
56%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/10 + 9/25
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 10 and 25 share a common factor (GCD = 5). Finding their Least Common Multiple gives an LCD of 50 (which is smaller than their product 10 ร 25 = 250, keeping the calculation simpler).
LCD(10, 25) = 50
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 50
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/10 by 5, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/25 by 2 so both fractions share the common base 50.
2 ร 5/10 ร 5 = 10/50 and 9 ร 2/25 ร 2 = 18/50
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (10 + 18 = 28) and keep the common denominator 50 unchanged.
10 + 18/50 = 28/50
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 28 and 50, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
28 รท 2/50 รท 2 = 14/25
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 14 by denominator 25 yields an exact terminating decimal of 0.56 (or 56%).
14 รท 25 = 0.56 (56%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/10 plus 9/25 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 14/25 |
| Mixed Number Form | 14/25 |
| Decimal Form | 0.56 |
| Percentage | 56% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/10 plus 9/25 as a fraction?
2/10 + 9/25 in simplest fraction form is 14/25.
What is 2/10 plus 9/25 as a decimal?
2/10 + 9/25 converted to a decimal is 0.56.
What is 2/10 plus 9/25 as a percentage?
2/10 + 9/25 expressed as a percentage is 56%.
Does 2/10 plus 9/25 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in an exact terminating decimal (0.56) because the denominator in simplest terms contains only prime factors 2 and/or 5.