What is 2/8 plus 9/19?
2/8 plus 9/19 equals 55/76 (or 0.723684 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/8 and 9/19 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/8 + 9/19 = 55/76
Simplified Fraction
55/76
Mixed Number
Proper (55/76)
Decimal Value
0.723684
Percentage
72.3684%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/8 + 9/19
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 8 and 19 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 8 ร 19 = 152.
LCD(8, 19) = 152
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 152
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/8 by 19, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/19 by 8 so both fractions share the common base 152.
2 ร 19/8 ร 19 = 38/152 and 9 ร 8/19 ร 8 = 72/152
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (38 + 72 = 110) and keep the common denominator 152 unchanged.
38 + 72/152 = 110/152
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 110 and 152, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
110 รท 2/152 รท 2 = 55/76
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 55 by denominator 76 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.723684, or 72.3684%).
55 รท 76 = 0.723684 (72.3684%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/8 plus 9/19 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 55/76 |
| Mixed Number Form | 55/76 |
| Decimal Form | 0.723684 |
| Percentage | 72.3684% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/8 plus 9/19 as a fraction?
2/8 + 9/19 in simplest fraction form is 55/76.
What is 2/8 plus 9/19 as a decimal?
2/8 + 9/19 converted to a decimal is 0.723684.
What is 2/8 plus 9/19 as a percentage?
2/8 + 9/19 expressed as a percentage is 72.3684%.
Does 2/8 plus 9/19 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.723684...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.