What is 3/52 plus 9/13?
3/52 plus 9/13 equals 3/4 (or 0.75 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 3/52 and 9/13 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
3/52 + 9/13 = 3/4
Simplified Fraction
3/4
Mixed Number
Proper (3/4)
Decimal Value
0.75
Percentage
75%
Step-by-Step Solution: 3/52 + 9/13
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
Notice that 52 is an exact multiple of 13 (13 × 4 = 52). The Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply 52, meaning we only need to scale one fraction.
LCD(52, 13) = 52
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 52
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/52 by 1, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/13 by 4 so both fractions share the common base 52.
3 × 1/52 × 1 = 3/52 and 9 × 4/13 × 4 = 36/52
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (3 + 36 = 39) and keep the common denominator 52 unchanged.
3 + 36/52 = 39/52
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 39 and 52, which is 13. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 13.
39 ÷ 13/52 ÷ 13 = 3/4
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 3 by denominator 4 yields an exact terminating decimal of 0.75 (or 75%).
3 ÷ 4 = 0.75 (75%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 3/52 plus 9/13 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 3/4 |
| Mixed Number Form | 3/4 |
| Decimal Form | 0.75 |
| Percentage | 75% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 3/52 plus 9/13 as a fraction?
3/52 + 9/13 in simplest fraction form is 3/4.
What is 3/52 plus 9/13 as a decimal?
3/52 + 9/13 converted to a decimal is 0.75.
What is 3/52 plus 9/13 as a percentage?
3/52 + 9/13 expressed as a percentage is 75%.
Does 3/52 plus 9/13 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in an exact terminating decimal (0.75) because the denominator in simplest terms contains only prime factors 2 and/or 5.