What is 2/9 plus 8/22?
2/9 plus 8/22 equals 58/99 (or 0.585859 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/9 and 8/22 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/9 + 8/22 = 58/99
Simplified Fraction
58/99
Mixed Number
Proper (58/99)
Decimal Value
0.585859
Percentage
58.5859%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/9 + 8/22
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 9 and 22 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 9 ร 22 = 198.
LCD(9, 22) = 198
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 198
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/9 by 22, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 8/22 by 9 so both fractions share the common base 198.
2 ร 22/9 ร 22 = 44/198 and 8 ร 9/22 ร 9 = 72/198
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (44 + 72 = 116) and keep the common denominator 198 unchanged.
44 + 72/198 = 116/198
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 116 and 198, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
116 รท 2/198 รท 2 = 58/99
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 58 by denominator 99 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.585859, or 58.5859%).
58 รท 99 = 0.585859 (58.5859%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/9 plus 8/22 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 58/99 |
| Mixed Number Form | 58/99 |
| Decimal Form | 0.585859 |
| Percentage | 58.5859% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/9 plus 8/22 as a fraction?
2/9 + 8/22 in simplest fraction form is 58/99.
What is 2/9 plus 8/22 as a decimal?
2/9 + 8/22 converted to a decimal is 0.585859.
What is 2/9 plus 8/22 as a percentage?
2/9 + 8/22 expressed as a percentage is 58.5859%.
Does 2/9 plus 8/22 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.585859...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.