What is 7/30 plus 2/3?
7/30 plus 2/3 equals 9/10 (or 0.9 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 7/30 and 2/3 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
7/30 + 2/3 = 9/10
Simplified Fraction
9/10
Mixed Number
Proper (9/10)
Decimal Value
0.9
Percentage
90%
Step-by-Step Solution: 7/30 + 2/3
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
Notice that 30 is an exact multiple of 3 (3 ร 10 = 30). The Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply 30, meaning we only need to scale one fraction.
LCD(30, 3) = 30
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 30
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/30 by 1, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/3 by 10 so both fractions share the common base 30.
7 ร 1/30 ร 1 = 7/30 and 2 ร 10/3 ร 10 = 20/30
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (7 + 20 = 27) and keep the common denominator 30 unchanged.
7 + 20/30 = 27/30
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 27 and 30, which is 3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 3.
27 รท 3/30 รท 3 = 9/10
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 9 by denominator 10 yields an exact terminating decimal of 0.9 (or 90%).
9 รท 10 = 0.9 (90%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 7/30 plus 2/3 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 9/10 |
| Mixed Number Form | 9/10 |
| Decimal Form | 0.9 |
| Percentage | 90% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 7/30 plus 2/3 as a fraction?
7/30 + 2/3 in simplest fraction form is 9/10.
What is 7/30 plus 2/3 as a decimal?
7/30 + 2/3 converted to a decimal is 0.9.
What is 7/30 plus 2/3 as a percentage?
7/30 + 2/3 expressed as a percentage is 90%.
Does 7/30 plus 2/3 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in an exact terminating decimal (0.9) because the denominator in simplest terms contains only prime factors 2 and/or 5.