What is 2/23 plus 2/8?
2/23 plus 2/8 equals 31/92 (or 0.336957 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/23 and 2/8 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/23 + 2/8 = 31/92
Simplified Fraction
31/92
Mixed Number
Proper (31/92)
Decimal Value
0.336957
Percentage
33.6957%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/23 + 2/8
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 23 and 8 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 23 ร 8 = 184.
LCD(23, 8) = 184
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 184
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/23 by 8, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/8 by 23 so both fractions share the common base 184.
2 ร 8/23 ร 8 = 16/184 and 2 ร 23/8 ร 23 = 46/184
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (16 + 46 = 62) and keep the common denominator 184 unchanged.
16 + 46/184 = 62/184
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 62 and 184, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
62 รท 2/184 รท 2 = 31/92
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 31 by denominator 92 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.336957, or 33.6957%).
31 รท 92 = 0.336957 (33.6957%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/23 plus 2/8 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 31/92 |
| Mixed Number Form | 31/92 |
| Decimal Form | 0.336957 |
| Percentage | 33.6957% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/23 plus 2/8 as a fraction?
2/23 + 2/8 in simplest fraction form is 31/92.
What is 2/23 plus 2/8 as a decimal?
2/23 + 2/8 converted to a decimal is 0.336957.
What is 2/23 plus 2/8 as a percentage?
2/23 + 2/8 expressed as a percentage is 33.6957%.
Does 2/23 plus 2/8 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.336957...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.