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Exact Answer
3/49 + 2/9 = 125/441
Simplified Fraction
125/441
Mixed Number
Proper (125/441)
Decimal Value
0.283447
Percentage
28.3447%

Step-by-Step Solution: 3/49 + 2/9

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 49 and 9 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 49 × 9 = 441.
LCD(49, 9) = 441
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 441

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/49 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/9 by 49 so both fractions share the common base 441.
3 × 9/49 × 9 = 27/441   and   2 × 49/9 × 49 = 98/441
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (27 + 98 = 125) and keep the common denominator 441 unchanged.
27 + 98/441 = 125/441
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 125 and 441 is 1, confirming that 125/441 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
125/441
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 125 by denominator 441 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.283447, or 28.3447%).
125 ÷ 441 = 0.283447 (28.3447%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 3/49 plus 2/9 visually:

3/493 of 49 parts shadedValue: 0.0612 (6.1%)
+
2/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/92 of 9 parts shadedValue: 0.2222 (22.2%)
=
Result: 125/441125 of 441 parts shadedValue: 0.2834 (28.3%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction125/441
Mixed Number Form125/441
Decimal Form0.283447
Percentage28.3447%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3/49 plus 2/9 as a fraction?

3/49 + 2/9 in simplest fraction form is 125/441.

What is 3/49 plus 2/9 as a decimal?

3/49 + 2/9 converted to a decimal is 0.283447.

What is 3/49 plus 2/9 as a percentage?

3/49 + 2/9 expressed as a percentage is 28.3447%.

Does 3/49 plus 2/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.283447...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.