What is 8/52 plus 4/13?
8/52 plus 4/13 equals 6/13 (or 0.461538 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 8/52 and 4/13 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
8/52 + 4/13 = 6/13
Simplified Fraction
6/13
Mixed Number
Proper (6/13)
Decimal Value
0.461538
Percentage
46.1538%
Step-by-Step Solution: 8/52 + 4/13
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
Notice that 52 is an exact multiple of 13 (13 ร 4 = 52). The Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply 52, meaning we only need to scale one fraction.
LCD(52, 13) = 52
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 52
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 8/52 by 1, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/13 by 4 so both fractions share the common base 52.
8 ร 1/52 ร 1 = 8/52 and 4 ร 4/13 ร 4 = 16/52
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (8 + 16 = 24) and keep the common denominator 52 unchanged.
8 + 16/52 = 24/52
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 24 and 52, which is 4. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 4.
24 รท 4/52 รท 4 = 6/13
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 6 by denominator 13 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.461538, or 46.1538%).
6 รท 13 = 0.461538 (46.1538%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 8/52 plus 4/13 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 6/13 |
| Mixed Number Form | 6/13 |
| Decimal Form | 0.461538 |
| Percentage | 46.1538% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 8/52 plus 4/13 as a fraction?
8/52 + 4/13 in simplest fraction form is 6/13.
What is 8/52 plus 4/13 as a decimal?
8/52 + 4/13 converted to a decimal is 0.461538.
What is 8/52 plus 4/13 as a percentage?
8/52 + 4/13 expressed as a percentage is 46.1538%.
Does 8/52 plus 4/13 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.461538...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.