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Exact Answer
7/22 + 4/9 = 151/198
Simplified Fraction
151/198
Mixed Number
Proper (151/198)
Decimal Value
0.762626
Percentage
76.2626%

Step-by-Step Solution: 7/22 + 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 7/22 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/9 by 22 so both fractions share the common base 198.
7 × 9/22 × 9 = 63/198   and   4 × 22/9 × 22 = 88/198
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (63 + 88 = 151) and keep the common denominator 198 unchanged.
63 + 88/198 = 151/198
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 151 and 198 is 1, confirming that 151/198 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
151/198
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 151 by denominator 198 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.762626, or 76.2626%).
151 ÷ 198 = 0.762626 (76.2626%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 7/22 plus 4/9 visually:

7/227 of 22 parts shadedValue: 0.3182 (31.8%)
+
4/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/91/94 of 9 parts shadedValue: 0.4444 (44.4%)
=
Result: 151/198151 of 198 parts shadedValue: 0.7626 (76.3%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction151/198
Mixed Number Form151/198
Decimal Form0.762626
Percentage76.2626%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 7/22 plus 4/9 as a fraction?

7/22 + 4/9 in simplest fraction form is 151/198.

What is 7/22 plus 4/9 as a decimal?

7/22 + 4/9 converted to a decimal is 0.762626.

What is 7/22 plus 4/9 as a percentage?

7/22 + 4/9 expressed as a percentage is 76.2626%.

Does 7/22 plus 4/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.762626...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.