What is 2/26 plus 7/9?
2/26 plus 7/9 equals 100/117 (or 0.854701 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/26 and 7/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/26 + 7/9 = 100/117
Simplified Fraction
100/117
Mixed Number
Proper (100/117)
Decimal Value
0.854701
Percentage
85.4701%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/26 + 7/9
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 26 and 9 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 26 ร 9 = 234.
LCD(26, 9) = 234
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 234
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/26 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/9 by 26 so both fractions share the common base 234.
2 ร 9/26 ร 9 = 18/234 and 7 ร 26/9 ร 26 = 182/234
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (18 + 182 = 200) and keep the common denominator 234 unchanged.
18 + 182/234 = 200/234
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 200 and 234, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
200 รท 2/234 รท 2 = 100/117
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 100 by denominator 117 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.854701, or 85.4701%).
100 รท 117 = 0.854701 (85.4701%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/26 plus 7/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 100/117 |
| Mixed Number Form | 100/117 |
| Decimal Form | 0.854701 |
| Percentage | 85.4701% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/26 plus 7/9 as a fraction?
2/26 + 7/9 in simplest fraction form is 100/117.
What is 2/26 plus 7/9 as a decimal?
2/26 + 7/9 converted to a decimal is 0.854701.
What is 2/26 plus 7/9 as a percentage?
2/26 + 7/9 expressed as a percentage is 85.4701%.
Does 2/26 plus 7/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.854701...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.