What is 3/9 plus 9/22?
3/9 plus 9/22 equals 49/66 (or 0.742424 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 3/9 and 9/22 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
3/9 + 9/22 = 49/66
Simplified Fraction
49/66
Mixed Number
Proper (49/66)
Decimal Value
0.742424
Percentage
74.2424%
Step-by-Step Solution: 3/9 + 9/22
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 9 and 22 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 9 ร 22 = 198.
LCD(9, 22) = 198
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 198
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/9 by 22, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/22 by 9 so both fractions share the common base 198.
3 ร 22/9 ร 22 = 66/198 and 9 ร 9/22 ร 9 = 81/198
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (66 + 81 = 147) and keep the common denominator 198 unchanged.
66 + 81/198 = 147/198
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 147 and 198, which is 3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 3.
147 รท 3/198 รท 3 = 49/66
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 49 by denominator 66 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.742424, or 74.2424%).
49 รท 66 = 0.742424 (74.2424%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 3/9 plus 9/22 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 49/66 |
| Mixed Number Form | 49/66 |
| Decimal Form | 0.742424 |
| Percentage | 74.2424% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 3/9 plus 9/22 as a fraction?
3/9 + 9/22 in simplest fraction form is 49/66.
What is 3/9 plus 9/22 as a decimal?
3/9 + 9/22 converted to a decimal is 0.742424.
What is 3/9 plus 9/22 as a percentage?
3/9 + 9/22 expressed as a percentage is 74.2424%.
Does 3/9 plus 9/22 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.742424...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.