What is 7/29 plus 3/9?
7/29 plus 3/9 equals 50/87 (or 0.574713 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 7/29 and 3/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
7/29 + 3/9 = 50/87
Simplified Fraction
50/87
Mixed Number
Proper (50/87)
Decimal Value
0.574713
Percentage
57.4713%
Step-by-Step Solution: 7/29 + 3/9
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 29 and 9 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 29 ร 9 = 261.
LCD(29, 9) = 261
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 261
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/29 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/9 by 29 so both fractions share the common base 261.
7 ร 9/29 ร 9 = 63/261 and 3 ร 29/9 ร 29 = 87/261
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (63 + 87 = 150) and keep the common denominator 261 unchanged.
63 + 87/261 = 150/261
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 150 and 261, which is 3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 3.
150 รท 3/261 รท 3 = 50/87
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 50 by denominator 87 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.574713, or 57.4713%).
50 รท 87 = 0.574713 (57.4713%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 7/29 plus 3/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 50/87 |
| Mixed Number Form | 50/87 |
| Decimal Form | 0.574713 |
| Percentage | 57.4713% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 7/29 plus 3/9 as a fraction?
7/29 + 3/9 in simplest fraction form is 50/87.
What is 7/29 plus 3/9 as a decimal?
7/29 + 3/9 converted to a decimal is 0.574713.
What is 7/29 plus 3/9 as a percentage?
7/29 + 3/9 expressed as a percentage is 57.4713%.
Does 7/29 plus 3/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.574713...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.