What is 2/52 plus 2/9?
2/52 plus 2/9 equals 61/234 (or 0.260684 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/52 and 2/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/52 + 2/9 = 61/234
Simplified Fraction
61/234
Mixed Number
Proper (61/234)
Decimal Value
0.260684
Percentage
26.0684%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/52 + 2/9
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 52 and 9 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 52 ร 9 = 468.
LCD(52, 9) = 468
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 468
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/52 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/9 by 52 so both fractions share the common base 468.
2 ร 9/52 ร 9 = 18/468 and 2 ร 52/9 ร 52 = 104/468
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (18 + 104 = 122) and keep the common denominator 468 unchanged.
18 + 104/468 = 122/468
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 122 and 468, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
122 รท 2/468 รท 2 = 61/234
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 61 by denominator 234 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.260684, or 26.0684%).
61 รท 234 = 0.260684 (26.0684%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/52 plus 2/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 61/234 |
| Mixed Number Form | 61/234 |
| Decimal Form | 0.260684 |
| Percentage | 26.0684% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/52 plus 2/9 as a fraction?
2/52 + 2/9 in simplest fraction form is 61/234.
What is 2/52 plus 2/9 as a decimal?
2/52 + 2/9 converted to a decimal is 0.260684.
What is 2/52 plus 2/9 as a percentage?
2/52 + 2/9 expressed as a percentage is 26.0684%.
Does 2/52 plus 2/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.260684...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.