What is 2/8 plus 9/29?
2/8 plus 9/29 equals 65/116 (or 0.560345 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/8 and 9/29 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/8 + 9/29 = 65/116
Simplified Fraction
65/116
Mixed Number
Proper (65/116)
Decimal Value
0.560345
Percentage
56.0345%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/8 + 9/29
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 8 and 29 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 8 ร 29 = 232.
LCD(8, 29) = 232
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 232
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/8 by 29, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/29 by 8 so both fractions share the common base 232.
2 ร 29/8 ร 29 = 58/232 and 9 ร 8/29 ร 8 = 72/232
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (58 + 72 = 130) and keep the common denominator 232 unchanged.
58 + 72/232 = 130/232
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 130 and 232, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
130 รท 2/232 รท 2 = 65/116
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 65 by denominator 116 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.560345, or 56.0345%).
65 รท 116 = 0.560345 (56.0345%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/8 plus 9/29 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 65/116 |
| Mixed Number Form | 65/116 |
| Decimal Form | 0.560345 |
| Percentage | 56.0345% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/8 plus 9/29 as a fraction?
2/8 + 9/29 in simplest fraction form is 65/116.
What is 2/8 plus 9/29 as a decimal?
2/8 + 9/29 converted to a decimal is 0.560345.
What is 2/8 plus 9/29 as a percentage?
2/8 + 9/29 expressed as a percentage is 56.0345%.
Does 2/8 plus 9/29 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.560345...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.