What is 4/52 plus 7/13?
4/52 plus 7/13 equals 8/13 (or 0.615385 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 4/52 and 7/13 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
4/52 + 7/13 = 8/13
Simplified Fraction
8/13
Mixed Number
Proper (8/13)
Decimal Value
0.615385
Percentage
61.5385%
Step-by-Step Solution: 4/52 + 7/13
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
Notice that 52 is an exact multiple of 13 (13 ร 4 = 52). The Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply 52, meaning we only need to scale one fraction.
LCD(52, 13) = 52
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 52
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/52 by 1, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/13 by 4 so both fractions share the common base 52.
4 ร 1/52 ร 1 = 4/52 and 7 ร 4/13 ร 4 = 28/52
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (4 + 28 = 32) and keep the common denominator 52 unchanged.
4 + 28/52 = 32/52
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 32 and 52, which is 4. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 4.
32 รท 4/52 รท 4 = 8/13
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 8 by denominator 13 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.615385, or 61.5385%).
8 รท 13 = 0.615385 (61.5385%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 4/52 plus 7/13 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 8/13 |
| Mixed Number Form | 8/13 |
| Decimal Form | 0.615385 |
| Percentage | 61.5385% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 4/52 plus 7/13 as a fraction?
4/52 + 7/13 in simplest fraction form is 8/13.
What is 4/52 plus 7/13 as a decimal?
4/52 + 7/13 converted to a decimal is 0.615385.
What is 4/52 plus 7/13 as a percentage?
4/52 + 7/13 expressed as a percentage is 61.5385%.
Does 4/52 plus 7/13 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.615385...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.