What is 2/41 plus 2/20?
2/41 plus 2/20 equals 61/410 (or 0.14878 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/41 and 2/20 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/41 + 2/20 = 61/410
Simplified Fraction
61/410
Mixed Number
Proper (61/410)
Decimal Value
0.14878
Percentage
14.878%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/41 + 2/20
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 41 and 20 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 41 ร 20 = 820.
LCD(41, 20) = 820
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 820
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/41 by 20, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/20 by 41 so both fractions share the common base 820.
2 ร 20/41 ร 20 = 40/820 and 2 ร 41/20 ร 41 = 82/820
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (40 + 82 = 122) and keep the common denominator 820 unchanged.
40 + 82/820 = 122/820
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 122 and 820, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
122 รท 2/820 รท 2 = 61/410
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 61 by denominator 410 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.14878, or 14.878%).
61 รท 410 = 0.14878 (14.878%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/41 plus 2/20 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 61/410 |
| Mixed Number Form | 61/410 |
| Decimal Form | 0.14878 |
| Percentage | 14.878% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/41 plus 2/20 as a fraction?
2/41 + 2/20 in simplest fraction form is 61/410.
What is 2/41 plus 2/20 as a decimal?
2/41 + 2/20 converted to a decimal is 0.14878.
What is 2/41 plus 2/20 as a percentage?
2/41 + 2/20 expressed as a percentage is 14.878%.
Does 2/41 plus 2/20 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.14878...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.