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Exact Answer
2/35 + 7/13 = 271/455
Simplified Fraction
271/455
Mixed Number
Proper (271/455)
Decimal Value
0.595604
Percentage
59.5604%

Step-by-Step Solution: 2/35 + 7/13

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 35 and 13 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 35 × 13 = 455.
LCD(35, 13) = 455
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 455

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/35 by 13, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/13 by 35 so both fractions share the common base 455.
2 × 13/35 × 13 = 26/455   and   7 × 35/13 × 35 = 245/455
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (26 + 245 = 271) and keep the common denominator 455 unchanged.
26 + 245/455 = 271/455
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 271 and 455 is 1, confirming that 271/455 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
271/455
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 271 by denominator 455 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.595604, or 59.5604%).
271 ÷ 455 = 0.595604 (59.5604%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 2/35 plus 7/13 visually:

2/352 of 35 parts shadedValue: 0.0571 (5.7%)
+
7/137 of 13 parts shadedValue: 0.5385 (53.8%)
=
Result: 271/455271 of 455 parts shadedValue: 0.5956 (59.6%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction271/455
Mixed Number Form271/455
Decimal Form0.595604
Percentage59.5604%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 2/35 plus 7/13 as a fraction?

2/35 + 7/13 in simplest fraction form is 271/455.

What is 2/35 plus 7/13 as a decimal?

2/35 + 7/13 converted to a decimal is 0.595604.

What is 2/35 plus 7/13 as a percentage?

2/35 + 7/13 expressed as a percentage is 59.5604%.

Does 2/35 plus 7/13 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.595604...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.