What is 4/18 plus 2/7?
4/18 plus 2/7 equals 32/63 (or 0.507937 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 4/18 and 2/7 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
4/18 + 2/7 = 32/63
Simplified Fraction
32/63
Mixed Number
Proper (32/63)
Decimal Value
0.507937
Percentage
50.7937%
Step-by-Step Solution: 4/18 + 2/7
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 18 and 7 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 18 ร 7 = 126.
LCD(18, 7) = 126
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 126
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/18 by 7, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/7 by 18 so both fractions share the common base 126.
4 ร 7/18 ร 7 = 28/126 and 2 ร 18/7 ร 18 = 36/126
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (28 + 36 = 64) and keep the common denominator 126 unchanged.
28 + 36/126 = 64/126
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 64 and 126, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
64 รท 2/126 รท 2 = 32/63
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 32 by denominator 63 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.507937, or 50.7937%).
32 รท 63 = 0.507937 (50.7937%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 4/18 plus 2/7 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 32/63 |
| Mixed Number Form | 32/63 |
| Decimal Form | 0.507937 |
| Percentage | 50.7937% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 4/18 plus 2/7 as a fraction?
4/18 + 2/7 in simplest fraction form is 32/63.
What is 4/18 plus 2/7 as a decimal?
4/18 + 2/7 converted to a decimal is 0.507937.
What is 4/18 plus 2/7 as a percentage?
4/18 + 2/7 expressed as a percentage is 50.7937%.
Does 4/18 plus 2/7 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.507937...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.