What is 2/46 plus 2/9?
2/46 plus 2/9 equals 55/207 (or 0.2657 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/46 and 2/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/46 + 2/9 = 55/207
Simplified Fraction
55/207
Mixed Number
Proper (55/207)
Decimal Value
0.2657
Percentage
26.57%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/46 + 2/9
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 46 and 9 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 46 ร 9 = 414.
LCD(46, 9) = 414
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 414
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/46 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/9 by 46 so both fractions share the common base 414.
2 ร 9/46 ร 9 = 18/414 and 2 ร 46/9 ร 46 = 92/414
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (18 + 92 = 110) and keep the common denominator 414 unchanged.
18 + 92/414 = 110/414
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 110 and 414, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
110 รท 2/414 รท 2 = 55/207
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 55 by denominator 207 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.2657, or 26.57%).
55 รท 207 = 0.2657 (26.57%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/46 plus 2/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 55/207 |
| Mixed Number Form | 55/207 |
| Decimal Form | 0.2657 |
| Percentage | 26.57% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/46 plus 2/9 as a fraction?
2/46 + 2/9 in simplest fraction form is 55/207.
What is 2/46 plus 2/9 as a decimal?
2/46 + 2/9 converted to a decimal is 0.2657.
What is 2/46 plus 2/9 as a percentage?
2/46 + 2/9 expressed as a percentage is 26.57%.
Does 2/46 plus 2/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.2657...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.