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Exact Answer
2/35 + 2/3 = 76/105
Simplified Fraction
76/105
Mixed Number
Proper (76/105)
Decimal Value
0.72381
Percentage
72.381%

Step-by-Step Solution: 2/35 + 2/3

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 35 and 3 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 35 × 3 = 105.
LCD(35, 3) = 105
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 105

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/35 by 3, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/3 by 35 so both fractions share the common base 105.
2 × 3/35 × 3 = 6/105   and   2 × 35/3 × 35 = 70/105
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (6 + 70 = 76) and keep the common denominator 105 unchanged.
6 + 70/105 = 76/105
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 76 and 105 is 1, confirming that 76/105 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
76/105
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 76 by denominator 105 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.72381, or 72.381%).
76 ÷ 105 = 0.72381 (72.381%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 2/35 plus 2/3 visually:

2/352 of 35 parts shadedValue: 0.0571 (5.7%)
+
⅔⅓⅓⅓2 of 3 parts shadedValue: 0.6667 (66.7%)
=
Result: 76/10576 of 105 parts shadedValue: 0.7238 (72.4%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction76/105
Mixed Number Form76/105
Decimal Form0.72381
Percentage72.381%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 2/35 plus 2/3 as a fraction?

2/35 + 2/3 in simplest fraction form is 76/105.

What is 2/35 plus 2/3 as a decimal?

2/35 + 2/3 converted to a decimal is 0.72381.

What is 2/35 plus 2/3 as a percentage?

2/35 + 2/3 expressed as a percentage is 72.381%.

Does 2/35 plus 2/3 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.72381...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.