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Exact Answer
5/14 + 4/9 = 101/126
Simplified Fraction
101/126
Mixed Number
Proper (101/126)
Decimal Value
0.801587
Percentage
80.1587%

Step-by-Step Solution: 5/14 + 4/9

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 14 and 9 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 14 × 9 = 126.
LCD(14, 9) = 126
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 126

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 5/14 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/9 by 14 so both fractions share the common base 126.
5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126   and   4 × 14/9 × 14 = 56/126
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (45 + 56 = 101) and keep the common denominator 126 unchanged.
45 + 56/126 = 101/126
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 101 and 126 is 1, confirming that 101/126 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
101/126
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 101 by denominator 126 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.801587, or 80.1587%).
101 ÷ 126 = 0.801587 (80.1587%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 5/14 plus 4/9 visually:

5/145 of 14 parts shadedValue: 0.3571 (35.7%)
+
4/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/94 of 9 parts shadedValue: 0.4444 (44.4%)
=
Result: 101/126101 of 126 parts shadedValue: 0.8016 (80.2%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction101/126
Mixed Number Form101/126
Decimal Form0.801587
Percentage80.1587%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5/14 plus 4/9 as a fraction?

5/14 + 4/9 in simplest fraction form is 101/126.

What is 5/14 plus 4/9 as a decimal?

5/14 + 4/9 converted to a decimal is 0.801587.

What is 5/14 plus 4/9 as a percentage?

5/14 + 4/9 expressed as a percentage is 80.1587%.

Does 5/14 plus 4/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.801587...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.