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Exact Answer
2/9 + 13/23 = 163/207
Simplified Fraction
163/207
Mixed Number
Proper (163/207)
Decimal Value
0.78744
Percentage
78.744%

Step-by-Step Solution: 2/9 + 13/23

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 9 and 23 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 9 × 23 = 207.
LCD(9, 23) = 207
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 207

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/9 by 23, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 13/23 by 9 so both fractions share the common base 207.
2 × 23/9 × 23 = 46/207   and   13 × 9/23 × 9 = 117/207
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (46 + 117 = 163) and keep the common denominator 207 unchanged.
46 + 117/207 = 163/207
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 163 and 207 is 1, confirming that 163/207 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
163/207
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 163 by denominator 207 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.78744, or 78.744%).
163 ÷ 207 = 0.78744 (78.744%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 2/9 plus 13/23 visually:

2/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/92 of 9 parts shadedValue: 0.2222 (22.2%)
+
13/2313 of 23 parts shadedValue: 0.5652 (56.5%)
=
Result: 163/207163 of 207 parts shadedValue: 0.7874 (78.7%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction163/207
Mixed Number Form163/207
Decimal Form0.78744
Percentage78.744%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 2/9 plus 13/23 as a fraction?

2/9 + 13/23 in simplest fraction form is 163/207.

What is 2/9 plus 13/23 as a decimal?

2/9 + 13/23 converted to a decimal is 0.78744.

What is 2/9 plus 13/23 as a percentage?

2/9 + 13/23 expressed as a percentage is 78.744%.

Does 2/9 plus 13/23 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.78744...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.