What is 4/34 plus 7/21?
4/34 plus 7/21 equals 23/51 (or 0.45098 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 4/34 and 7/21 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
4/34 + 7/21 = 23/51
Simplified Fraction
23/51
Mixed Number
Proper (23/51)
Decimal Value
0.45098
Percentage
45.098%
Step-by-Step Solution: 4/34 + 7/21
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 34 and 21 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 34 ร 21 = 714.
LCD(34, 21) = 714
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 714
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/34 by 21, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/21 by 34 so both fractions share the common base 714.
4 ร 21/34 ร 21 = 84/714 and 7 ร 34/21 ร 34 = 238/714
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (84 + 238 = 322) and keep the common denominator 714 unchanged.
84 + 238/714 = 322/714
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 322 and 714, which is 14. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 14.
322 รท 14/714 รท 14 = 23/51
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 23 by denominator 51 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.45098, or 45.098%).
23 รท 51 = 0.45098 (45.098%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 4/34 plus 7/21 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 23/51 |
| Mixed Number Form | 23/51 |
| Decimal Form | 0.45098 |
| Percentage | 45.098% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 4/34 plus 7/21 as a fraction?
4/34 + 7/21 in simplest fraction form is 23/51.
What is 4/34 plus 7/21 as a decimal?
4/34 + 7/21 converted to a decimal is 0.45098.
What is 4/34 plus 7/21 as a percentage?
4/34 + 7/21 expressed as a percentage is 45.098%.
Does 4/34 plus 7/21 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.45098...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.