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Exact Answer
7/22 + 6/13 = 223/286
Simplified Fraction
223/286
Mixed Number
Proper (223/286)
Decimal Value
0.77972
Percentage
77.972%

Step-by-Step Solution: 7/22 + 6/13

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 22 and 13 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 22 × 13 = 286.
LCD(22, 13) = 286
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 286

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/22 by 13, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 6/13 by 22 so both fractions share the common base 286.
7 × 13/22 × 13 = 91/286   and   6 × 22/13 × 22 = 132/286
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (91 + 132 = 223) and keep the common denominator 286 unchanged.
91 + 132/286 = 223/286
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 223 and 286 is 1, confirming that 223/286 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
223/286
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 223 by denominator 286 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.77972, or 77.972%).
223 ÷ 286 = 0.77972 (77.972%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 7/22 plus 6/13 visually:

7/227 of 22 parts shadedValue: 0.3182 (31.8%)
+
6/136 of 13 parts shadedValue: 0.4615 (46.2%)
=
Result: 223/286223 of 286 parts shadedValue: 0.7797 (78%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction223/286
Mixed Number Form223/286
Decimal Form0.77972
Percentage77.972%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 7/22 plus 6/13 as a fraction?

7/22 + 6/13 in simplest fraction form is 223/286.

What is 7/22 plus 6/13 as a decimal?

7/22 + 6/13 converted to a decimal is 0.77972.

What is 7/22 plus 6/13 as a percentage?

7/22 + 6/13 expressed as a percentage is 77.972%.

Does 7/22 plus 6/13 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.77972...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.