What is 4/13 plus 3/9?
4/13 plus 3/9 equals 25/39 (or 0.641026 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 4/13 and 3/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
4/13 + 3/9 = 25/39
Simplified Fraction
25/39
Mixed Number
Proper (25/39)
Decimal Value
0.641026
Percentage
64.1026%
Step-by-Step Solution: 4/13 + 3/9
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 13 and 9 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 13 ร 9 = 117.
LCD(13, 9) = 117
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 117
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/13 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/9 by 13 so both fractions share the common base 117.
4 ร 9/13 ร 9 = 36/117 and 3 ร 13/9 ร 13 = 39/117
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (36 + 39 = 75) and keep the common denominator 117 unchanged.
36 + 39/117 = 75/117
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 75 and 117, which is 3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 3.
75 รท 3/117 รท 3 = 25/39
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 25 by denominator 39 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.641026, or 64.1026%).
25 รท 39 = 0.641026 (64.1026%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 4/13 plus 3/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 25/39 |
| Mixed Number Form | 25/39 |
| Decimal Form | 0.641026 |
| Percentage | 64.1026% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 4/13 plus 3/9 as a fraction?
4/13 + 3/9 in simplest fraction form is 25/39.
What is 4/13 plus 3/9 as a decimal?
4/13 + 3/9 converted to a decimal is 0.641026.
What is 4/13 plus 3/9 as a percentage?
4/13 + 3/9 expressed as a percentage is 64.1026%.
Does 4/13 plus 3/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.641026...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.