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Exact Answer
8/29 + 4/13 = 220/377
Simplified Fraction
220/377
Mixed Number
Proper (220/377)
Decimal Value
0.583554
Percentage
58.3554%

Step-by-Step Solution: 8/29 + 4/13

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 29 and 13 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 29 × 13 = 377.
LCD(29, 13) = 377
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 377

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 8/29 by 13, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/13 by 29 so both fractions share the common base 377.
8 × 13/29 × 13 = 104/377   and   4 × 29/13 × 29 = 116/377
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (104 + 116 = 220) and keep the common denominator 377 unchanged.
104 + 116/377 = 220/377
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 220 and 377 is 1, confirming that 220/377 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
220/377
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 220 by denominator 377 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.583554, or 58.3554%).
220 ÷ 377 = 0.583554 (58.3554%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 8/29 plus 4/13 visually:

8/298 of 29 parts shadedValue: 0.2759 (27.6%)
+
4/134 of 13 parts shadedValue: 0.3077 (30.8%)
=
Result: 220/377220 of 377 parts shadedValue: 0.5836 (58.4%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction220/377
Mixed Number Form220/377
Decimal Form0.583554
Percentage58.3554%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 8/29 plus 4/13 as a fraction?

8/29 + 4/13 in simplest fraction form is 220/377.

What is 8/29 plus 4/13 as a decimal?

8/29 + 4/13 converted to a decimal is 0.583554.

What is 8/29 plus 4/13 as a percentage?

8/29 + 4/13 expressed as a percentage is 58.3554%.

Does 8/29 plus 4/13 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.583554...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.