What is 2/22 plus 5/11?
2/22 plus 5/11 equals 6/11 (or 0.545455 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/22 and 5/11 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/22 + 5/11 = 6/11
Simplified Fraction
6/11
Mixed Number
Proper (6/11)
Decimal Value
0.545455
Percentage
54.5455%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/22 + 5/11
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
Notice that 22 is an exact multiple of 11 (11 ร 2 = 22). The Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply 22, meaning we only need to scale one fraction.
LCD(22, 11) = 22
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 22
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/22 by 1, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 5/11 by 2 so both fractions share the common base 22.
2 ร 1/22 ร 1 = 2/22 and 5 ร 2/11 ร 2 = 10/22
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (2 + 10 = 12) and keep the common denominator 22 unchanged.
2 + 10/22 = 12/22
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 12 and 22, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
12 รท 2/22 รท 2 = 6/11
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 6 by denominator 11 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.545455, or 54.5455%).
6 รท 11 = 0.545455 (54.5455%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/22 plus 5/11 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 6/11 |
| Mixed Number Form | 6/11 |
| Decimal Form | 0.545455 |
| Percentage | 54.5455% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/22 plus 5/11 as a fraction?
2/22 + 5/11 in simplest fraction form is 6/11.
What is 2/22 plus 5/11 as a decimal?
2/22 + 5/11 converted to a decimal is 0.545455.
What is 2/22 plus 5/11 as a percentage?
2/22 + 5/11 expressed as a percentage is 54.5455%.
Does 2/22 plus 5/11 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.545455...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.