What is 3/22 plus 2/12?
3/22 plus 2/12 equals 10/33 (or 0.30303 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 3/22 and 2/12 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
3/22 + 2/12 = 10/33
Simplified Fraction
10/33
Mixed Number
Proper (10/33)
Decimal Value
0.30303
Percentage
30.303%
Step-by-Step Solution: 3/22 + 2/12
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 22 and 12 share a common factor (GCD = 2). Finding their Least Common Multiple gives an LCD of 132 (which is smaller than their product 22 ร 12 = 264, keeping the calculation simpler).
LCD(22, 12) = 132
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 132
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/22 by 6, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/12 by 11 so both fractions share the common base 132.
3 ร 6/22 ร 6 = 18/132 and 2 ร 11/12 ร 11 = 22/132
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (18 + 22 = 40) and keep the common denominator 132 unchanged.
18 + 22/132 = 40/132
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 40 and 132, which is 4. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 4.
40 รท 4/132 รท 4 = 10/33
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 10 by denominator 33 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.30303, or 30.303%).
10 รท 33 = 0.30303 (30.303%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 3/22 plus 2/12 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 10/33 |
| Mixed Number Form | 10/33 |
| Decimal Form | 0.30303 |
| Percentage | 30.303% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 3/22 plus 2/12 as a fraction?
3/22 + 2/12 in simplest fraction form is 10/33.
What is 3/22 plus 2/12 as a decimal?
3/22 + 2/12 converted to a decimal is 0.30303.
What is 3/22 plus 2/12 as a percentage?
3/22 + 2/12 expressed as a percentage is 30.303%.
Does 3/22 plus 2/12 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.30303...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.