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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:

3/233 of 23 parts shadedValue: 0.1304 (13%)
+
4/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/94 of 9 parts shadedValue: 0.4444 (44.4%)
=
Result: 119/207119 of 207 parts shadedValue: 0.5749 (57.5%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction119/207
Mixed Number Form119/207
Decimal Form0.574879
Percentage57.4879%

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.