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Exact Answer
7/23 + 2/3 = 67/69
Simplified Fraction
67/69
Mixed Number
Proper (67/69)
Decimal Value
0.971014
Percentage
97.1014%

Step-by-Step Solution: 7/23 + 2/3

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 23 and 3 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 23 × 3 = 69.
LCD(23, 3) = 69
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 69

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/23 by 3, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/3 by 23 so both fractions share the common base 69.
7 × 3/23 × 3 = 21/69   and   2 × 23/3 × 23 = 46/69
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (21 + 46 = 67) and keep the common denominator 69 unchanged.
21 + 46/69 = 67/69
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 67 and 69 is 1, confirming that 67/69 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
67/69
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 67 by denominator 69 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.971014, or 97.1014%).
67 ÷ 69 = 0.971014 (97.1014%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 7/23 plus 2/3 visually:

7/237 of 23 parts shadedValue: 0.3043 (30.4%)
+
⅔⅓⅓⅓2 of 3 parts shadedValue: 0.6667 (66.7%)
=
Result: 67/6967 of 69 parts shadedValue: 0.971 (97.1%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction67/69
Mixed Number Form67/69
Decimal Form0.971014
Percentage97.1014%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 7/23 plus 2/3 as a fraction?

7/23 + 2/3 in simplest fraction form is 67/69.

What is 7/23 plus 2/3 as a decimal?

7/23 + 2/3 converted to a decimal is 0.971014.

What is 7/23 plus 2/3 as a percentage?

7/23 + 2/3 expressed as a percentage is 97.1014%.

Does 7/23 plus 2/3 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.971014...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.