What is 7/22 plus 3/9?
7/22 plus 3/9 equals 43/66 (or 0.651515 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 7/22 and 3/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
7/22 + 3/9 = 43/66
Simplified Fraction
43/66
Mixed Number
Proper (43/66)
Decimal Value
0.651515
Percentage
65.1515%
Step-by-Step Solution: 7/22 + 3/9
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 ร 9 = 198.
LCD(22, 9) = 198
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 198
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/22 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/9 by 22 so both fractions share the common base 198.
7 ร 9/22 ร 9 = 63/198 and 3 ร 22/9 ร 22 = 66/198
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (63 + 66 = 129) and keep the common denominator 198 unchanged.
63 + 66/198 = 129/198
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 129 and 198, which is 3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 3.
129 รท 3/198 รท 3 = 43/66
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 43 by denominator 66 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.651515, or 65.1515%).
43 รท 66 = 0.651515 (65.1515%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 7/22 plus 3/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 43/66 |
| Mixed Number Form | 43/66 |
| Decimal Form | 0.651515 |
| Percentage | 65.1515% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 7/22 plus 3/9 as a fraction?
7/22 + 3/9 in simplest fraction form is 43/66.
What is 7/22 plus 3/9 as a decimal?
7/22 + 3/9 converted to a decimal is 0.651515.
What is 7/22 plus 3/9 as a percentage?
7/22 + 3/9 expressed as a percentage is 65.1515%.
Does 7/22 plus 3/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.651515...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.