What is 8/29 plus 2/4?
8/29 plus 2/4 equals 45/58 (or 0.775862 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 8/29 and 2/4 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
8/29 + 2/4 = 45/58
Simplified Fraction
45/58
Mixed Number
Proper (45/58)
Decimal Value
0.775862
Percentage
77.5862%
Step-by-Step Solution: 8/29 + 2/4
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 29 and 4 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 29 × 4 = 116.
LCD(29, 4) = 116
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 116
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 8/29 by 4, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/4 by 29 so both fractions share the common base 116.
8 × 4/29 × 4 = 32/116 and 2 × 29/4 × 29 = 58/116
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (32 + 58 = 90) and keep the common denominator 116 unchanged.
32 + 58/116 = 90/116
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 90 and 116, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
90 ÷ 2/116 ÷ 2 = 45/58
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 45 by denominator 58 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.775862, or 77.5862%).
45 ÷ 58 = 0.775862 (77.5862%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 8/29 plus 2/4 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 45/58 |
| Mixed Number Form | 45/58 |
| Decimal Form | 0.775862 |
| Percentage | 77.5862% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 8/29 plus 2/4 as a fraction?
8/29 + 2/4 in simplest fraction form is 45/58.
What is 8/29 plus 2/4 as a decimal?
8/29 + 2/4 converted to a decimal is 0.775862.
What is 8/29 plus 2/4 as a percentage?
8/29 + 2/4 expressed as a percentage is 77.5862%.
Does 8/29 plus 2/4 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.775862...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.