What is 2/23 plus 2/6?
2/23 plus 2/6 equals 29/69 (or 0.42029 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/23 and 2/6 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/23 + 2/6 = 29/69
Simplified Fraction
29/69
Mixed Number
Proper (29/69)
Decimal Value
0.42029
Percentage
42.029%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/23 + 2/6
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 23 and 6 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 23 ร 6 = 138.
LCD(23, 6) = 138
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 138
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/23 by 6, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/6 by 23 so both fractions share the common base 138.
2 ร 6/23 ร 6 = 12/138 and 2 ร 23/6 ร 23 = 46/138
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (12 + 46 = 58) and keep the common denominator 138 unchanged.
12 + 46/138 = 58/138
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 58 and 138, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
58 รท 2/138 รท 2 = 29/69
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 29 by denominator 69 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.42029, or 42.029%).
29 รท 69 = 0.42029 (42.029%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/23 plus 2/6 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 29/69 |
| Mixed Number Form | 29/69 |
| Decimal Form | 0.42029 |
| Percentage | 42.029% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/23 plus 2/6 as a fraction?
2/23 + 2/6 in simplest fraction form is 29/69.
What is 2/23 plus 2/6 as a decimal?
2/23 + 2/6 converted to a decimal is 0.42029.
What is 2/23 plus 2/6 as a percentage?
2/23 + 2/6 expressed as a percentage is 42.029%.
Does 2/23 plus 2/6 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.42029...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.