What is 2/22 plus 3/9?
2/22 plus 3/9 equals 14/33 (or 0.424242 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/22 and 3/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/22 + 3/9 = 14/33
Simplified Fraction
14/33
Mixed Number
Proper (14/33)
Decimal Value
0.424242
Percentage
42.4242%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/22 + 3/9
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 22 and 9 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 22 ร 9 = 198.
LCD(22, 9) = 198
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 198
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/22 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/9 by 22 so both fractions share the common base 198.
2 ร 9/22 ร 9 = 18/198 and 3 ร 22/9 ร 22 = 66/198
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (18 + 66 = 84) and keep the common denominator 198 unchanged.
18 + 66/198 = 84/198
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 84 and 198, which is 6. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 6.
84 รท 6/198 รท 6 = 14/33
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 14 by denominator 33 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.424242, or 42.4242%).
14 รท 33 = 0.424242 (42.4242%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/22 plus 3/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 14/33 |
| Mixed Number Form | 14/33 |
| Decimal Form | 0.424242 |
| Percentage | 42.4242% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/22 plus 3/9 as a fraction?
2/22 + 3/9 in simplest fraction form is 14/33.
What is 2/22 plus 3/9 as a decimal?
2/22 + 3/9 converted to a decimal is 0.424242.
What is 2/22 plus 3/9 as a percentage?
2/22 + 3/9 expressed as a percentage is 42.4242%.
Does 2/22 plus 3/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.424242...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.