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Exact Answer
4/23 + 2/9 = 82/207
Simplified Fraction
82/207
Mixed Number
Proper (82/207)
Decimal Value
0.396135
Percentage
39.6135%

Step-by-Step Solution: 4/23 + 2/9

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 × 9 = 207.
LCD(23, 9) = 207
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 207

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/23 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/9 by 23 so both fractions share the common base 207.
4 × 9/23 × 9 = 36/207   and   2 × 23/9 × 23 = 46/207
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (36 + 46 = 82) and keep the common denominator 207 unchanged.
36 + 46/207 = 82/207
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 82 and 207 is 1, confirming that 82/207 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
82/207
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 82 by denominator 207 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.396135, or 39.6135%).
82 ÷ 207 = 0.396135 (39.6135%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 4/23 plus 2/9 visually:

4/234 of 23 parts shadedValue: 0.1739 (17.4%)
+
2/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/92 of 9 parts shadedValue: 0.2222 (22.2%)
=
Result: 82/20782 of 207 parts shadedValue: 0.3961 (39.6%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction82/207
Mixed Number Form82/207
Decimal Form0.396135
Percentage39.6135%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 4/23 plus 2/9 as a fraction?

4/23 + 2/9 in simplest fraction form is 82/207.

What is 4/23 plus 2/9 as a decimal?

4/23 + 2/9 converted to a decimal is 0.396135.

What is 4/23 plus 2/9 as a percentage?

4/23 + 2/9 expressed as a percentage is 39.6135%.

Does 4/23 plus 2/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.396135...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.