What is 2/11 plus 9/21?
2/11 plus 9/21 equals 47/77 (or 0.61039 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/11 and 9/21 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/11 + 9/21 = 47/77
Simplified Fraction
47/77
Mixed Number
Proper (47/77)
Decimal Value
0.61039
Percentage
61.039%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/11 + 9/21
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 11 and 21 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 11 ร 21 = 231.
LCD(11, 21) = 231
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 231
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/11 by 21, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/21 by 11 so both fractions share the common base 231.
2 ร 21/11 ร 21 = 42/231 and 9 ร 11/21 ร 11 = 99/231
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (42 + 99 = 141) and keep the common denominator 231 unchanged.
42 + 99/231 = 141/231
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 141 and 231, which is 3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 3.
141 รท 3/231 รท 3 = 47/77
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 47 by denominator 77 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.61039, or 61.039%).
47 รท 77 = 0.61039 (61.039%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/11 plus 9/21 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 47/77 |
| Mixed Number Form | 47/77 |
| Decimal Form | 0.61039 |
| Percentage | 61.039% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/11 plus 9/21 as a fraction?
2/11 + 9/21 in simplest fraction form is 47/77.
What is 2/11 plus 9/21 as a decimal?
2/11 + 9/21 converted to a decimal is 0.61039.
What is 2/11 plus 9/21 as a percentage?
2/11 + 9/21 expressed as a percentage is 61.039%.
Does 2/11 plus 9/21 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.61039...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.