What is 2/54 plus 2/9?
2/54 plus 2/9 equals 7/27 (or 0.259259 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/54 and 2/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/54 + 2/9 = 7/27
Simplified Fraction
7/27
Mixed Number
Proper (7/27)
Decimal Value
0.259259
Percentage
25.9259%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/54 + 2/9
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
Notice that 54 is an exact multiple of 9 (9 ร 6 = 54). The Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply 54, meaning we only need to scale one fraction.
LCD(54, 9) = 54
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 54
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/54 by 1, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/9 by 6 so both fractions share the common base 54.
2 ร 1/54 ร 1 = 2/54 and 2 ร 6/9 ร 6 = 12/54
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (2 + 12 = 14) and keep the common denominator 54 unchanged.
2 + 12/54 = 14/54
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 14 and 54, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
14 รท 2/54 รท 2 = 7/27
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 7 by denominator 27 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.259259, or 25.9259%).
7 รท 27 = 0.259259 (25.9259%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/54 plus 2/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 7/27 |
| Mixed Number Form | 7/27 |
| Decimal Form | 0.259259 |
| Percentage | 25.9259% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/54 plus 2/9 as a fraction?
2/54 + 2/9 in simplest fraction form is 7/27.
What is 2/54 plus 2/9 as a decimal?
2/54 + 2/9 converted to a decimal is 0.259259.
What is 2/54 plus 2/9 as a percentage?
2/54 + 2/9 expressed as a percentage is 25.9259%.
Does 2/54 plus 2/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.259259...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.