What is 6/28 plus 2/9?
6/28 plus 2/9 equals 55/126 (or 0.436508 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 6/28 and 2/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
6/28 + 2/9 = 55/126
Simplified Fraction
55/126
Mixed Number
Proper (55/126)
Decimal Value
0.436508
Percentage
43.6508%
Step-by-Step Solution: 6/28 + 2/9
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 28 and 9 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 28 ร 9 = 252.
LCD(28, 9) = 252
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 252
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 6/28 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/9 by 28 so both fractions share the common base 252.
6 ร 9/28 ร 9 = 54/252 and 2 ร 28/9 ร 28 = 56/252
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (54 + 56 = 110) and keep the common denominator 252 unchanged.
54 + 56/252 = 110/252
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 110 and 252, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
110 รท 2/252 รท 2 = 55/126
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 55 by denominator 126 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.436508, or 43.6508%).
55 รท 126 = 0.436508 (43.6508%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 6/28 plus 2/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 55/126 |
| Mixed Number Form | 55/126 |
| Decimal Form | 0.436508 |
| Percentage | 43.6508% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 6/28 plus 2/9 as a fraction?
6/28 + 2/9 in simplest fraction form is 55/126.
What is 6/28 plus 2/9 as a decimal?
6/28 + 2/9 converted to a decimal is 0.436508.
What is 6/28 plus 2/9 as a percentage?
6/28 + 2/9 expressed as a percentage is 43.6508%.
Does 6/28 plus 2/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.436508...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.