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Exact Answer
3/11 + 3/7 = 54/77
Simplified Fraction
54/77
Mixed Number
Proper (54/77)
Decimal Value
0.701299
Percentage
70.1299%

Step-by-Step Solution: 3/11 + 3/7

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 11 and 7 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 11 × 7 = 77.
LCD(11, 7) = 77
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 77

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/11 by 7, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/7 by 11 so both fractions share the common base 77.
3 × 7/11 × 7 = 21/77   and   3 × 11/7 × 11 = 33/77
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (21 + 33 = 54) and keep the common denominator 77 unchanged.
21 + 33/77 = 54/77
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 54 and 77 is 1, confirming that 54/77 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
54/77
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 54 by denominator 77 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.701299, or 70.1299%).
54 ÷ 77 = 0.701299 (70.1299%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 3/11 plus 3/7 visually:

3/113 of 11 parts shadedValue: 0.2727 (27.3%)
+
3/71/71/71/71/71/71/71/73 of 7 parts shadedValue: 0.4286 (42.9%)
=
Result: 54/7754 of 77 parts shadedValue: 0.7013 (70.1%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction54/77
Mixed Number Form54/77
Decimal Form0.701299
Percentage70.1299%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3/11 plus 3/7 as a fraction?

3/11 + 3/7 in simplest fraction form is 54/77.

What is 3/11 plus 3/7 as a decimal?

3/11 + 3/7 converted to a decimal is 0.701299.

What is 3/11 plus 3/7 as a percentage?

3/11 + 3/7 expressed as a percentage is 70.1299%.

Does 3/11 plus 3/7 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.701299...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.