What is 2/9 plus 7/14?
2/9 plus 7/14 equals 13/18 (or 0.722222 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/9 and 7/14 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/9 + 7/14 = 13/18
Simplified Fraction
13/18
Mixed Number
Proper (13/18)
Decimal Value
0.722222
Percentage
72.2222%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/9 + 7/14
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 9 and 14 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 9 ร 14 = 126.
LCD(9, 14) = 126
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 126
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/9 by 14, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/14 by 9 so both fractions share the common base 126.
2 ร 14/9 ร 14 = 28/126 and 7 ร 9/14 ร 9 = 63/126
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (28 + 63 = 91) and keep the common denominator 126 unchanged.
28 + 63/126 = 91/126
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 91 and 126, which is 7. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 7.
91 รท 7/126 รท 7 = 13/18
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 13 by denominator 18 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.722222, or 72.2222%).
13 รท 18 = 0.722222 (72.2222%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/9 plus 7/14 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 13/18 |
| Mixed Number Form | 13/18 |
| Decimal Form | 0.722222 |
| Percentage | 72.2222% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/9 plus 7/14 as a fraction?
2/9 + 7/14 in simplest fraction form is 13/18.
What is 2/9 plus 7/14 as a decimal?
2/9 + 7/14 converted to a decimal is 0.722222.
What is 2/9 plus 7/14 as a percentage?
2/9 + 7/14 expressed as a percentage is 72.2222%.
Does 2/9 plus 7/14 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.722222...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.