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Exact Answer
7/23 + 10/21 = 377/483
Simplified Fraction
377/483
Mixed Number
Proper (377/483)
Decimal Value
0.780538
Percentage
78.0538%

Step-by-Step Solution: 7/23 + 10/21

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 23 and 21 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 23 × 21 = 483.
LCD(23, 21) = 483
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 483

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/23 by 21, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 10/21 by 23 so both fractions share the common base 483.
7 × 21/23 × 21 = 147/483   and   10 × 23/21 × 23 = 230/483
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (147 + 230 = 377) and keep the common denominator 483 unchanged.
147 + 230/483 = 377/483
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 377 and 483 is 1, confirming that 377/483 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
377/483
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 377 by denominator 483 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.780538, or 78.0538%).
377 ÷ 483 = 0.780538 (78.0538%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 7/23 plus 10/21 visually:

7/237 of 23 parts shadedValue: 0.3043 (30.4%)
+
10/2110 of 21 parts shadedValue: 0.4762 (47.6%)
=
Result: 377/483377 of 483 parts shadedValue: 0.7805 (78.1%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction377/483
Mixed Number Form377/483
Decimal Form0.780538
Percentage78.0538%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 7/23 plus 10/21 as a fraction?

7/23 + 10/21 in simplest fraction form is 377/483.

What is 7/23 plus 10/21 as a decimal?

7/23 + 10/21 converted to a decimal is 0.780538.

What is 7/23 plus 10/21 as a percentage?

7/23 + 10/21 expressed as a percentage is 78.0538%.

Does 7/23 plus 10/21 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.780538...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.