What is 3/23 plus 4/9?
3/23 plus 4/9 equals 119/207 (or 0.574879 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 3/23 and 4/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
3/23 + 4/9 = 119/207
Simplified Fraction
119/207
Mixed Number
Proper (119/207)
Decimal Value
0.574879
Percentage
57.4879%
Step-by-Step Solution: 3/23 + 4/9
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 23 and 9 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 23 × 9 = 207.
LCD(23, 9) = 207
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 207
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/23 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/9 by 23 so both fractions share the common base 207.
3 × 9/23 × 9 = 27/207 and 4 × 23/9 × 23 = 92/207
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (27 + 92 = 119) and keep the common denominator 207 unchanged.
27 + 92/207 = 119/207
Step 4
Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified
The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 119 and 207 is 1, confirming that 119/207 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
119/207
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 119 by denominator 207 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.574879, or 57.4879%).
119 ÷ 207 = 0.574879 (57.4879%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 3/23 plus 4/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 119/207 |
| Mixed Number Form | 119/207 |
| Decimal Form | 0.574879 |
| Percentage | 57.4879% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 3/23 plus 4/9 as a fraction?
3/23 + 4/9 in simplest fraction form is 119/207.
What is 3/23 plus 4/9 as a decimal?
3/23 + 4/9 converted to a decimal is 0.574879.
What is 3/23 plus 4/9 as a percentage?
3/23 + 4/9 expressed as a percentage is 57.4879%.
Does 3/23 plus 4/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.574879...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.