What is 2/22 plus 7/9?
2/22 plus 7/9 equals 86/99 (or 0.868687 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/22 and 7/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/22 + 7/9 = 86/99
Simplified Fraction
86/99
Mixed Number
Proper (86/99)
Decimal Value
0.868687
Percentage
86.8687%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/22 + 7/9
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 7/9 by 22 so both fractions share the common base 198.
2 ร 9/22 ร 9 = 18/198 and 7 ร 22/9 ร 22 = 154/198
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (18 + 154 = 172) and keep the common denominator 198 unchanged.
18 + 154/198 = 172/198
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 172 and 198, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
172 รท 2/198 รท 2 = 86/99
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 86 by denominator 99 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.868687, or 86.8687%).
86 รท 99 = 0.868687 (86.8687%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/22 plus 7/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 86/99 |
| Mixed Number Form | 86/99 |
| Decimal Form | 0.868687 |
| Percentage | 86.8687% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/22 plus 7/9 as a fraction?
2/22 + 7/9 in simplest fraction form is 86/99.
What is 2/22 plus 7/9 as a decimal?
2/22 + 7/9 converted to a decimal is 0.868687.
What is 2/22 plus 7/9 as a percentage?
2/22 + 7/9 expressed as a percentage is 86.8687%.
Does 2/22 plus 7/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.868687...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.