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Exact Answer
2/13 + 9/49 = 215/637
Simplified Fraction
215/637
Mixed Number
Proper (215/637)
Decimal Value
0.33752
Percentage
33.752%

Step-by-Step Solution: 2/13 + 9/49

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 13 and 49 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 13 × 49 = 637.
LCD(13, 49) = 637
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 637

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/13 by 49, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/49 by 13 so both fractions share the common base 637.
2 × 49/13 × 49 = 98/637   and   9 × 13/49 × 13 = 117/637
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (98 + 117 = 215) and keep the common denominator 637 unchanged.
98 + 117/637 = 215/637
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 215 and 637 is 1, confirming that 215/637 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
215/637
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 215 by denominator 637 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.33752, or 33.752%).
215 ÷ 637 = 0.33752 (33.752%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 2/13 plus 9/49 visually:

2/132 of 13 parts shadedValue: 0.1538 (15.4%)
+
9/499 of 49 parts shadedValue: 0.1837 (18.4%)
=
Result: 215/637215 of 637 parts shadedValue: 0.3375 (33.8%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction215/637
Mixed Number Form215/637
Decimal Form0.33752
Percentage33.752%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 2/13 plus 9/49 as a fraction?

2/13 + 9/49 in simplest fraction form is 215/637.

What is 2/13 plus 9/49 as a decimal?

2/13 + 9/49 converted to a decimal is 0.33752.

What is 2/13 plus 9/49 as a percentage?

2/13 + 9/49 expressed as a percentage is 33.752%.

Does 2/13 plus 9/49 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.33752...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.