What is 2/14 plus 5/9?
2/14 plus 5/9 equals 44/63 (or 0.698413 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/14 and 5/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/14 + 5/9 = 44/63
Simplified Fraction
44/63
Mixed Number
Proper (44/63)
Decimal Value
0.698413
Percentage
69.8413%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/14 + 5/9
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 5/9 by 14 so both fractions share the common base 126.
2 ร 9/14 ร 9 = 18/126 and 5 ร 14/9 ร 14 = 70/126
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (18 + 70 = 88) and keep the common denominator 126 unchanged.
18 + 70/126 = 88/126
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 88 and 126, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
88 รท 2/126 รท 2 = 44/63
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 44 by denominator 63 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.698413, or 69.8413%).
44 รท 63 = 0.698413 (69.8413%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/14 plus 5/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 44/63 |
| Mixed Number Form | 44/63 |
| Decimal Form | 0.698413 |
| Percentage | 69.8413% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/14 plus 5/9 as a fraction?
2/14 + 5/9 in simplest fraction form is 44/63.
What is 2/14 plus 5/9 as a decimal?
2/14 + 5/9 converted to a decimal is 0.698413.
What is 2/14 plus 5/9 as a percentage?
2/14 + 5/9 expressed as a percentage is 69.8413%.
Does 2/14 plus 5/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.698413...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.