What is 2/8 plus 8/22?
2/8 plus 8/22 equals 27/44 (or 0.613636 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/8 and 8/22 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/8 + 8/22 = 27/44
Simplified Fraction
27/44
Mixed Number
Proper (27/44)
Decimal Value
0.613636
Percentage
61.3636%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/8 + 8/22
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 8/22 by 4 so both fractions share the common base 88.
2 ร 11/8 ร 11 = 22/88 and 8 ร 4/22 ร 4 = 32/88
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (22 + 32 = 54) and keep the common denominator 88 unchanged.
22 + 32/88 = 54/88
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 54 and 88, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
54 รท 2/88 รท 2 = 27/44
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 27 by denominator 44 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.613636, or 61.3636%).
27 รท 44 = 0.613636 (61.3636%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/8 plus 8/22 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 27/44 |
| Mixed Number Form | 27/44 |
| Decimal Form | 0.613636 |
| Percentage | 61.3636% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/8 plus 8/22 as a fraction?
2/8 + 8/22 in simplest fraction form is 27/44.
What is 2/8 plus 8/22 as a decimal?
2/8 + 8/22 converted to a decimal is 0.613636.
What is 2/8 plus 8/22 as a percentage?
2/8 + 8/22 expressed as a percentage is 61.3636%.
Does 2/8 plus 8/22 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.613636...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.