What is 4/18 plus 4/7?
4/18 plus 4/7 equals 50/63 (or 0.793651 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 4/18 and 4/7 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
4/18 + 4/7 = 50/63
Simplified Fraction
50/63
Mixed Number
Proper (50/63)
Decimal Value
0.793651
Percentage
79.3651%
Step-by-Step Solution: 4/18 + 4/7
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 4/7 by 18 so both fractions share the common base 126.
4 ร 7/18 ร 7 = 28/126 and 4 ร 18/7 ร 18 = 72/126
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (28 + 72 = 100) and keep the common denominator 126 unchanged.
28 + 72/126 = 100/126
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 100 and 126, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
100 รท 2/126 รท 2 = 50/63
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 50 by denominator 63 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.793651, or 79.3651%).
50 รท 63 = 0.793651 (79.3651%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 4/18 plus 4/7 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 50/63 |
| Mixed Number Form | 50/63 |
| Decimal Form | 0.793651 |
| Percentage | 79.3651% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 4/18 plus 4/7 as a fraction?
4/18 + 4/7 in simplest fraction form is 50/63.
What is 4/18 plus 4/7 as a decimal?
4/18 + 4/7 converted to a decimal is 0.793651.
What is 4/18 plus 4/7 as a percentage?
4/18 + 4/7 expressed as a percentage is 79.3651%.
Does 4/18 plus 4/7 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.793651...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.