What is 2/34 plus 3/7?
2/34 plus 3/7 equals 58/119 (or 0.487395 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/34 and 3/7 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/34 + 3/7 = 58/119
Simplified Fraction
58/119
Mixed Number
Proper (58/119)
Decimal Value
0.487395
Percentage
48.7395%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/34 + 3/7
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 34 and 7 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 34 ร 7 = 238.
LCD(34, 7) = 238
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 238
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/34 by 7, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/7 by 34 so both fractions share the common base 238.
2 ร 7/34 ร 7 = 14/238 and 3 ร 34/7 ร 34 = 102/238
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (14 + 102 = 116) and keep the common denominator 238 unchanged.
14 + 102/238 = 116/238
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 116 and 238, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
116 รท 2/238 รท 2 = 58/119
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 58 by denominator 119 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.487395, or 48.7395%).
58 รท 119 = 0.487395 (48.7395%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/34 plus 3/7 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 58/119 |
| Mixed Number Form | 58/119 |
| Decimal Form | 0.487395 |
| Percentage | 48.7395% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/34 plus 3/7 as a fraction?
2/34 + 3/7 in simplest fraction form is 58/119.
What is 2/34 plus 3/7 as a decimal?
2/34 + 3/7 converted to a decimal is 0.487395.
What is 2/34 plus 3/7 as a percentage?
2/34 + 3/7 expressed as a percentage is 48.7395%.
Does 2/34 plus 3/7 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.487395...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.