What is 7/23 plus 3/9?
7/23 plus 3/9 equals 44/69 (or 0.637681 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 7/23 and 3/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
7/23 + 3/9 = 44/69
Simplified Fraction
44/69
Mixed Number
Proper (44/69)
Decimal Value
0.637681
Percentage
63.7681%
Step-by-Step Solution: 7/23 + 3/9
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 ร 9 = 207.
LCD(23, 9) = 207
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 207
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/23 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/9 by 23 so both fractions share the common base 207.
7 ร 9/23 ร 9 = 63/207 and 3 ร 23/9 ร 23 = 69/207
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (63 + 69 = 132) and keep the common denominator 207 unchanged.
63 + 69/207 = 132/207
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 132 and 207, which is 3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 3.
132 รท 3/207 รท 3 = 44/69
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 44 by denominator 69 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.637681, or 63.7681%).
44 รท 69 = 0.637681 (63.7681%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 7/23 plus 3/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 44/69 |
| Mixed Number Form | 44/69 |
| Decimal Form | 0.637681 |
| Percentage | 63.7681% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 7/23 plus 3/9 as a fraction?
7/23 + 3/9 in simplest fraction form is 44/69.
What is 7/23 plus 3/9 as a decimal?
7/23 + 3/9 converted to a decimal is 0.637681.
What is 7/23 plus 3/9 as a percentage?
7/23 + 3/9 expressed as a percentage is 63.7681%.
Does 7/23 plus 3/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.637681...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.