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Exact Answer
2/23 + 4/9 = 110/207
Simplified Fraction
110/207
Mixed Number
Proper (110/207)
Decimal Value
0.531401
Percentage
53.1401%

Step-by-Step Solution: 2/23 + 4/9

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 23 and 9 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 23 × 9 = 207.
LCD(23, 9) = 207
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 207

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/23 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/9 by 23 so both fractions share the common base 207.
2 × 9/23 × 9 = 18/207   and   4 × 23/9 × 23 = 92/207
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (18 + 92 = 110) and keep the common denominator 207 unchanged.
18 + 92/207 = 110/207
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 110 and 207 is 1, confirming that 110/207 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
110/207
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 110 by denominator 207 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.531401, or 53.1401%).
110 ÷ 207 = 0.531401 (53.1401%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 2/23 plus 4/9 visually:

2/232 of 23 parts shadedValue: 0.087 (8.7%)
+
4/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/94 of 9 parts shadedValue: 0.4444 (44.4%)
=
Result: 110/207110 of 207 parts shadedValue: 0.5314 (53.1%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction110/207
Mixed Number Form110/207
Decimal Form0.531401
Percentage53.1401%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 2/23 plus 4/9 as a fraction?

2/23 + 4/9 in simplest fraction form is 110/207.

What is 2/23 plus 4/9 as a decimal?

2/23 + 4/9 converted to a decimal is 0.531401.

What is 2/23 plus 4/9 as a percentage?

2/23 + 4/9 expressed as a percentage is 53.1401%.

Does 2/23 plus 4/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.531401...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.