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Exact Answer
4/45 + 8/13 = 412/585
Simplified Fraction
412/585
Mixed Number
Proper (412/585)
Decimal Value
0.704274
Percentage
70.4274%

Step-by-Step Solution: 4/45 + 8/13

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 45 and 13 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 45 × 13 = 585.
LCD(45, 13) = 585
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 585

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/45 by 13, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 8/13 by 45 so both fractions share the common base 585.
4 × 13/45 × 13 = 52/585   and   8 × 45/13 × 45 = 360/585
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (52 + 360 = 412) and keep the common denominator 585 unchanged.
52 + 360/585 = 412/585
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 412 and 585 is 1, confirming that 412/585 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
412/585
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 412 by denominator 585 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.704274, or 70.4274%).
412 ÷ 585 = 0.704274 (70.4274%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 4/45 plus 8/13 visually:

4/454 of 45 parts shadedValue: 0.0889 (8.9%)
+
8/138 of 13 parts shadedValue: 0.6154 (61.5%)
=
Result: 412/585412 of 585 parts shadedValue: 0.7043 (70.4%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction412/585
Mixed Number Form412/585
Decimal Form0.704274
Percentage70.4274%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 4/45 plus 8/13 as a fraction?

4/45 + 8/13 in simplest fraction form is 412/585.

What is 4/45 plus 8/13 as a decimal?

4/45 + 8/13 converted to a decimal is 0.704274.

What is 4/45 plus 8/13 as a percentage?

4/45 + 8/13 expressed as a percentage is 70.4274%.

Does 4/45 plus 8/13 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.704274...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.