What is 2/29 plus 6/21?
2/29 plus 6/21 equals 72/203 (or 0.35468 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/29 and 6/21 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/29 + 6/21 = 72/203
Simplified Fraction
72/203
Mixed Number
Proper (72/203)
Decimal Value
0.35468
Percentage
35.468%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/29 + 6/21
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 29 and 21 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 29 ร 21 = 609.
LCD(29, 21) = 609
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 609
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/29 by 21, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 6/21 by 29 so both fractions share the common base 609.
2 ร 21/29 ร 21 = 42/609 and 6 ร 29/21 ร 29 = 174/609
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (42 + 174 = 216) and keep the common denominator 609 unchanged.
42 + 174/609 = 216/609
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 216 and 609, which is 3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 3.
216 รท 3/609 รท 3 = 72/203
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 72 by denominator 203 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.35468, or 35.468%).
72 รท 203 = 0.35468 (35.468%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/29 plus 6/21 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 72/203 |
| Mixed Number Form | 72/203 |
| Decimal Form | 0.35468 |
| Percentage | 35.468% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/29 plus 6/21 as a fraction?
2/29 + 6/21 in simplest fraction form is 72/203.
What is 2/29 plus 6/21 as a decimal?
2/29 + 6/21 converted to a decimal is 0.35468.
What is 2/29 plus 6/21 as a percentage?
2/29 + 6/21 expressed as a percentage is 35.468%.
Does 2/29 plus 6/21 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.35468...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.