What is 8/33 plus 2/8?
8/33 plus 2/8 equals 65/132 (or 0.492424 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 8/33 and 2/8 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
8/33 + 2/8 = 65/132
Simplified Fraction
65/132
Mixed Number
Proper (65/132)
Decimal Value
0.492424
Percentage
49.2424%
Step-by-Step Solution: 8/33 + 2/8
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 33 and 8 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 33 ร 8 = 264.
LCD(33, 8) = 264
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 264
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 8/33 by 8, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/8 by 33 so both fractions share the common base 264.
8 ร 8/33 ร 8 = 64/264 and 2 ร 33/8 ร 33 = 66/264
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (64 + 66 = 130) and keep the common denominator 264 unchanged.
64 + 66/264 = 130/264
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 130 and 264, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
130 รท 2/264 รท 2 = 65/132
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 65 by denominator 132 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.492424, or 49.2424%).
65 รท 132 = 0.492424 (49.2424%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 8/33 plus 2/8 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 65/132 |
| Mixed Number Form | 65/132 |
| Decimal Form | 0.492424 |
| Percentage | 49.2424% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 8/33 plus 2/8 as a fraction?
8/33 + 2/8 in simplest fraction form is 65/132.
What is 8/33 plus 2/8 as a decimal?
8/33 + 2/8 converted to a decimal is 0.492424.
What is 8/33 plus 2/8 as a percentage?
8/33 + 2/8 expressed as a percentage is 49.2424%.
Does 8/33 plus 2/8 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.492424...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.