What is 2/9 plus 9/23?
2/9 plus 9/23 equals 127/207 (or 0.613527 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/9 and 9/23 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/9 + 9/23 = 127/207
Simplified Fraction
127/207
Mixed Number
Proper (127/207)
Decimal Value
0.613527
Percentage
61.3527%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/9 + 9/23
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 9/23 by 9 so both fractions share the common base 207.
2 × 23/9 × 23 = 46/207 and 9 × 9/23 × 9 = 81/207
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (46 + 81 = 127) and keep the common denominator 207 unchanged.
46 + 81/207 = 127/207
Step 4
Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified
The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 127 and 207 is 1, confirming that 127/207 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
127/207
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 127 by denominator 207 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.613527, or 61.3527%).
127 ÷ 207 = 0.613527 (61.3527%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/9 plus 9/23 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 127/207 |
| Mixed Number Form | 127/207 |
| Decimal Form | 0.613527 |
| Percentage | 61.3527% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/9 plus 9/23 as a fraction?
2/9 + 9/23 in simplest fraction form is 127/207.
What is 2/9 plus 9/23 as a decimal?
2/9 + 9/23 converted to a decimal is 0.613527.
What is 2/9 plus 9/23 as a percentage?
2/9 + 9/23 expressed as a percentage is 61.3527%.
Does 2/9 plus 9/23 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.613527...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.