What is 4/46 plus 7/21?
4/46 plus 7/21 equals 29/69 (or 0.42029 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 4/46 and 7/21 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
4/46 + 7/21 = 29/69
Simplified Fraction
29/69
Mixed Number
Proper (29/69)
Decimal Value
0.42029
Percentage
42.029%
Step-by-Step Solution: 4/46 + 7/21
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 46 and 21 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 46 ร 21 = 966.
LCD(46, 21) = 966
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 966
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/46 by 21, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/21 by 46 so both fractions share the common base 966.
4 ร 21/46 ร 21 = 84/966 and 7 ร 46/21 ร 46 = 322/966
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (84 + 322 = 406) and keep the common denominator 966 unchanged.
84 + 322/966 = 406/966
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 406 and 966, which is 14. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 14.
406 รท 14/966 รท 14 = 29/69
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 29 by denominator 69 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.42029, or 42.029%).
29 รท 69 = 0.42029 (42.029%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 4/46 plus 7/21 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 29/69 |
| Mixed Number Form | 29/69 |
| Decimal Form | 0.42029 |
| Percentage | 42.029% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 4/46 plus 7/21 as a fraction?
4/46 + 7/21 in simplest fraction form is 29/69.
What is 4/46 plus 7/21 as a decimal?
4/46 + 7/21 converted to a decimal is 0.42029.
What is 4/46 plus 7/21 as a percentage?
4/46 + 7/21 expressed as a percentage is 42.029%.
Does 4/46 plus 7/21 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.42029...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.