What is 5/25 plus 2/3?
5/25 plus 2/3 equals 13/15 (or 0.866667 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 5/25 and 2/3 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
5/25 + 2/3 = 13/15
Simplified Fraction
13/15
Mixed Number
Proper (13/15)
Decimal Value
0.866667
Percentage
86.6667%
Step-by-Step Solution: 5/25 + 2/3
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 25 and 3 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 25 ร 3 = 75.
LCD(25, 3) = 75
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 75
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 5/25 by 3, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/3 by 25 so both fractions share the common base 75.
5 ร 3/25 ร 3 = 15/75 and 2 ร 25/3 ร 25 = 50/75
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (15 + 50 = 65) and keep the common denominator 75 unchanged.
15 + 50/75 = 65/75
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 65 and 75, which is 5. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 5.
65 รท 5/75 รท 5 = 13/15
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 13 by denominator 15 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.866667, or 86.6667%).
13 รท 15 = 0.866667 (86.6667%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 5/25 plus 2/3 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 13/15 |
| Mixed Number Form | 13/15 |
| Decimal Form | 0.866667 |
| Percentage | 86.6667% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5/25 plus 2/3 as a fraction?
5/25 + 2/3 in simplest fraction form is 13/15.
What is 5/25 plus 2/3 as a decimal?
5/25 + 2/3 converted to a decimal is 0.866667.
What is 5/25 plus 2/3 as a percentage?
5/25 + 2/3 expressed as a percentage is 86.6667%.
Does 5/25 plus 2/3 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.866667...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.