What is 2/35 plus 3/9?
2/35 plus 3/9 equals 41/105 (or 0.390476 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/35 and 3/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/35 + 3/9 = 41/105
Simplified Fraction
41/105
Mixed Number
Proper (41/105)
Decimal Value
0.390476
Percentage
39.0476%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/35 + 3/9
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 35 and 9 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 35 ร 9 = 315.
LCD(35, 9) = 315
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 315
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/35 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/9 by 35 so both fractions share the common base 315.
2 ร 9/35 ร 9 = 18/315 and 3 ร 35/9 ร 35 = 105/315
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (18 + 105 = 123) and keep the common denominator 315 unchanged.
18 + 105/315 = 123/315
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 123 and 315, which is 3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 3.
123 รท 3/315 รท 3 = 41/105
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 41 by denominator 105 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.390476, or 39.0476%).
41 รท 105 = 0.390476 (39.0476%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/35 plus 3/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 41/105 |
| Mixed Number Form | 41/105 |
| Decimal Form | 0.390476 |
| Percentage | 39.0476% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/35 plus 3/9 as a fraction?
2/35 + 3/9 in simplest fraction form is 41/105.
What is 2/35 plus 3/9 as a decimal?
2/35 + 3/9 converted to a decimal is 0.390476.
What is 2/35 plus 3/9 as a percentage?
2/35 + 3/9 expressed as a percentage is 39.0476%.
Does 2/35 plus 3/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.390476...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.