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Exact Answer
7/35 + 2/7 = 17/35
Simplified Fraction
17/35
Mixed Number
Proper (17/35)
Decimal Value
0.485714
Percentage
48.5714%

Step-by-Step Solution: 7/35 + 2/7

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

Notice that 35 is an exact multiple of 7 (7 × 5 = 35). The Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply 35, meaning we only need to scale one fraction.
LCD(35, 7) = 35
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 35

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/35 by 1, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/7 by 5 so both fractions share the common base 35.
7 × 1/35 × 1 = 7/35   and   2 × 5/7 × 5 = 10/35
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (7 + 10 = 17) and keep the common denominator 35 unchanged.
7 + 10/35 = 17/35
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 17 and 35 is 1, confirming that 17/35 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
17/35
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 17 by denominator 35 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.485714, or 48.5714%).
17 ÷ 35 = 0.485714 (48.5714%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 7/35 plus 2/7 visually:

7/357 of 35 parts shadedValue: 0.2 (20%)
+
2/71/71/71/71/71/71/71/72 of 7 parts shadedValue: 0.2857 (28.6%)
=
Result: 17/3517 of 35 parts shadedValue: 0.4857 (48.6%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction17/35
Mixed Number Form17/35
Decimal Form0.485714
Percentage48.5714%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 7/35 plus 2/7 as a fraction?

7/35 + 2/7 in simplest fraction form is 17/35.

What is 7/35 plus 2/7 as a decimal?

7/35 + 2/7 converted to a decimal is 0.485714.

What is 7/35 plus 2/7 as a percentage?

7/35 + 2/7 expressed as a percentage is 48.5714%.

Does 7/35 plus 2/7 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.485714...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.