What is 2/33 plus 2/12?
2/33 plus 2/12 equals 5/22 (or 0.227273 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/33 and 2/12 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/33 + 2/12 = 5/22
Simplified Fraction
5/22
Mixed Number
Proper (5/22)
Decimal Value
0.227273
Percentage
22.7273%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/33 + 2/12
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 33 and 12 share a common factor (GCD = 3). Finding their Least Common Multiple gives an LCD of 132 (which is smaller than their product 33 ร 12 = 396, keeping the calculation simpler).
LCD(33, 12) = 132
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 132
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/33 by 4, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/12 by 11 so both fractions share the common base 132.
2 ร 4/33 ร 4 = 8/132 and 2 ร 11/12 ร 11 = 22/132
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (8 + 22 = 30) and keep the common denominator 132 unchanged.
8 + 22/132 = 30/132
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 30 and 132, which is 6. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 6.
30 รท 6/132 รท 6 = 5/22
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 5 by denominator 22 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.227273, or 22.7273%).
5 รท 22 = 0.227273 (22.7273%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/33 plus 2/12 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 5/22 |
| Mixed Number Form | 5/22 |
| Decimal Form | 0.227273 |
| Percentage | 22.7273% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/33 plus 2/12 as a fraction?
2/33 + 2/12 in simplest fraction form is 5/22.
What is 2/33 plus 2/12 as a decimal?
2/33 + 2/12 converted to a decimal is 0.227273.
What is 2/33 plus 2/12 as a percentage?
2/33 + 2/12 expressed as a percentage is 22.7273%.
Does 2/33 plus 2/12 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.227273...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.