What is 5/22 plus 4/9?
5/22 plus 4/9 equals 133/198 (or 0.671717 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 5/22 and 4/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
5/22 + 4/9 = 133/198
Simplified Fraction
133/198
Mixed Number
Proper (133/198)
Decimal Value
0.671717
Percentage
67.1717%
Step-by-Step Solution: 5/22 + 4/9
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 22 and 9 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 22 × 9 = 198.
LCD(22, 9) = 198
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 198
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 5/22 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/9 by 22 so both fractions share the common base 198.
5 × 9/22 × 9 = 45/198 and 4 × 22/9 × 22 = 88/198
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (45 + 88 = 133) and keep the common denominator 198 unchanged.
45 + 88/198 = 133/198
Step 4
Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified
The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 133 and 198 is 1, confirming that 133/198 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
133/198
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 133 by denominator 198 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.671717, or 67.1717%).
133 ÷ 198 = 0.671717 (67.1717%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 5/22 plus 4/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 133/198 |
| Mixed Number Form | 133/198 |
| Decimal Form | 0.671717 |
| Percentage | 67.1717% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5/22 plus 4/9 as a fraction?
5/22 + 4/9 in simplest fraction form is 133/198.
What is 5/22 plus 4/9 as a decimal?
5/22 + 4/9 converted to a decimal is 0.671717.
What is 5/22 plus 4/9 as a percentage?
5/22 + 4/9 expressed as a percentage is 67.1717%.
Does 5/22 plus 4/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.671717...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.