What is 2/34 plus 2/23?
2/34 plus 2/23 equals 57/391 (or 0.14578 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/34 and 2/23 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/34 + 2/23 = 57/391
Simplified Fraction
57/391
Mixed Number
Proper (57/391)
Decimal Value
0.14578
Percentage
14.578%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/34 + 2/23
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 34 and 23 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 34 ร 23 = 782.
LCD(34, 23) = 782
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 782
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/34 by 23, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/23 by 34 so both fractions share the common base 782.
2 ร 23/34 ร 23 = 46/782 and 2 ร 34/23 ร 34 = 68/782
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (46 + 68 = 114) and keep the common denominator 782 unchanged.
46 + 68/782 = 114/782
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 114 and 782, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
114 รท 2/782 รท 2 = 57/391
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 57 by denominator 391 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.14578, or 14.578%).
57 รท 391 = 0.14578 (14.578%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/34 plus 2/23 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 57/391 |
| Mixed Number Form | 57/391 |
| Decimal Form | 0.14578 |
| Percentage | 14.578% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/34 plus 2/23 as a fraction?
2/34 + 2/23 in simplest fraction form is 57/391.
What is 2/34 plus 2/23 as a decimal?
2/34 + 2/23 converted to a decimal is 0.14578.
What is 2/34 plus 2/23 as a percentage?
2/34 + 2/23 expressed as a percentage is 14.578%.
Does 2/34 plus 2/23 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.14578...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.