What is 2/14 plus 3/9?
2/14 plus 3/9 equals 10/21 (or 0.47619 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/14 and 3/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/14 + 3/9 = 10/21
Simplified Fraction
10/21
Mixed Number
Proper (10/21)
Decimal Value
0.47619
Percentage
47.619%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/14 + 3/9
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 14 and 9 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 14 ร 9 = 126.
LCD(14, 9) = 126
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 126
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/14 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/9 by 14 so both fractions share the common base 126.
2 ร 9/14 ร 9 = 18/126 and 3 ร 14/9 ร 14 = 42/126
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (18 + 42 = 60) and keep the common denominator 126 unchanged.
18 + 42/126 = 60/126
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 60 and 126, which is 6. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 6.
60 รท 6/126 รท 6 = 10/21
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 10 by denominator 21 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.47619, or 47.619%).
10 รท 21 = 0.47619 (47.619%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/14 plus 3/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 10/21 |
| Mixed Number Form | 10/21 |
| Decimal Form | 0.47619 |
| Percentage | 47.619% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/14 plus 3/9 as a fraction?
2/14 + 3/9 in simplest fraction form is 10/21.
What is 2/14 plus 3/9 as a decimal?
2/14 + 3/9 converted to a decimal is 0.47619.
What is 2/14 plus 3/9 as a percentage?
2/14 + 3/9 expressed as a percentage is 47.619%.
Does 2/14 plus 3/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.47619...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.