What is 7/33 plus 7/21?
7/33 plus 7/21 equals 6/11 (or 0.545455 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 7/33 and 7/21 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
7/33 + 7/21 = 6/11
Simplified Fraction
6/11
Mixed Number
Proper (6/11)
Decimal Value
0.545455
Percentage
54.5455%
Step-by-Step Solution: 7/33 + 7/21
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 33 and 21 share a common factor (GCD = 3). Finding their Least Common Multiple gives an LCD of 231 (which is smaller than their product 33 ร 21 = 693, keeping the calculation simpler).
LCD(33, 21) = 231
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 231
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/33 by 7, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/21 by 11 so both fractions share the common base 231.
7 ร 7/33 ร 7 = 49/231 and 7 ร 11/21 ร 11 = 77/231
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (49 + 77 = 126) and keep the common denominator 231 unchanged.
49 + 77/231 = 126/231
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 126 and 231, which is 21. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 21.
126 รท 21/231 รท 21 = 6/11
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 6 by denominator 11 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.545455, or 54.5455%).
6 รท 11 = 0.545455 (54.5455%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 7/33 plus 7/21 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 6/11 |
| Mixed Number Form | 6/11 |
| Decimal Form | 0.545455 |
| Percentage | 54.5455% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 7/33 plus 7/21 as a fraction?
7/33 + 7/21 in simplest fraction form is 6/11.
What is 7/33 plus 7/21 as a decimal?
7/33 + 7/21 converted to a decimal is 0.545455.
What is 7/33 plus 7/21 as a percentage?
7/33 + 7/21 expressed as a percentage is 54.5455%.
Does 7/33 plus 7/21 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.545455...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.