What is 2/8 plus 6/22?
2/8 plus 6/22 equals 23/44 (or 0.522727 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/8 and 6/22 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/8 + 6/22 = 23/44
Simplified Fraction
23/44
Mixed Number
Proper (23/44)
Decimal Value
0.522727
Percentage
52.2727%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/8 + 6/22
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 8 and 22 share a common factor (GCD = 2). Finding their Least Common Multiple gives an LCD of 88 (which is smaller than their product 8 ร 22 = 176, keeping the calculation simpler).
LCD(8, 22) = 88
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 88
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/8 by 11, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 6/22 by 4 so both fractions share the common base 88.
2 ร 11/8 ร 11 = 22/88 and 6 ร 4/22 ร 4 = 24/88
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (22 + 24 = 46) and keep the common denominator 88 unchanged.
22 + 24/88 = 46/88
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 46 and 88, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
46 รท 2/88 รท 2 = 23/44
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 23 by denominator 44 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.522727, or 52.2727%).
23 รท 44 = 0.522727 (52.2727%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/8 plus 6/22 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 23/44 |
| Mixed Number Form | 23/44 |
| Decimal Form | 0.522727 |
| Percentage | 52.2727% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/8 plus 6/22 as a fraction?
2/8 + 6/22 in simplest fraction form is 23/44.
What is 2/8 plus 6/22 as a decimal?
2/8 + 6/22 converted to a decimal is 0.522727.
What is 2/8 plus 6/22 as a percentage?
2/8 + 6/22 expressed as a percentage is 52.2727%.
Does 2/8 plus 6/22 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.522727...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.