What is 5/19 plus 3/9?
5/19 plus 3/9 equals 34/57 (or 0.596491 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 5/19 and 3/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
5/19 + 3/9 = 34/57
Simplified Fraction
34/57
Mixed Number
Proper (34/57)
Decimal Value
0.596491
Percentage
59.6491%
Step-by-Step Solution: 5/19 + 3/9
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 19 and 9 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 19 ร 9 = 171.
LCD(19, 9) = 171
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 171
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 5/19 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/9 by 19 so both fractions share the common base 171.
5 ร 9/19 ร 9 = 45/171 and 3 ร 19/9 ร 19 = 57/171
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (45 + 57 = 102) and keep the common denominator 171 unchanged.
45 + 57/171 = 102/171
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 102 and 171, which is 3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 3.
102 รท 3/171 รท 3 = 34/57
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 34 by denominator 57 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.596491, or 59.6491%).
34 รท 57 = 0.596491 (59.6491%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 5/19 plus 3/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 34/57 |
| Mixed Number Form | 34/57 |
| Decimal Form | 0.596491 |
| Percentage | 59.6491% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5/19 plus 3/9 as a fraction?
5/19 + 3/9 in simplest fraction form is 34/57.
What is 5/19 plus 3/9 as a decimal?
5/19 + 3/9 converted to a decimal is 0.596491.
What is 5/19 plus 3/9 as a percentage?
5/19 + 3/9 expressed as a percentage is 59.6491%.
Does 5/19 plus 3/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.596491...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.