What is 5/54 plus 9/13?
5/54 plus 9/13 equals 551/702 (or 0.7849 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 5/54 and 9/13 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
5/54 + 9/13 = 551/702
Simplified Fraction
551/702
Mixed Number
Proper (551/702)
Decimal Value
0.7849
Percentage
78.49%
Step-by-Step Solution: 5/54 + 9/13
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 54 and 13 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 54 × 13 = 702.
LCD(54, 13) = 702
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 702
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 5/54 by 13, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/13 by 54 so both fractions share the common base 702.
5 × 13/54 × 13 = 65/702 and 9 × 54/13 × 54 = 486/702
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (65 + 486 = 551) and keep the common denominator 702 unchanged.
65 + 486/702 = 551/702
Step 4
Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified
The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 551 and 702 is 1, confirming that 551/702 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
551/702
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 551 by denominator 702 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.7849, or 78.49%).
551 ÷ 702 = 0.7849 (78.49%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 5/54 plus 9/13 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 551/702 |
| Mixed Number Form | 551/702 |
| Decimal Form | 0.7849 |
| Percentage | 78.49% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5/54 plus 9/13 as a fraction?
5/54 + 9/13 in simplest fraction form is 551/702.
What is 5/54 plus 9/13 as a decimal?
5/54 + 9/13 converted to a decimal is 0.7849.
What is 5/54 plus 9/13 as a percentage?
5/54 + 9/13 expressed as a percentage is 78.49%.
Does 5/54 plus 9/13 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.7849...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.