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Exact Answer
2/5 + 9/22 = 89/110
Simplified Fraction
89/110
Mixed Number
Proper (89/110)
Decimal Value
0.809091
Percentage
80.9091%

Step-by-Step Solution: 2/5 + 9/22

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 5 and 22 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 5 × 22 = 110.
LCD(5, 22) = 110
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 110

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/5 by 22, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/22 by 5 so both fractions share the common base 110.
2 × 22/5 × 22 = 44/110   and   9 × 5/22 × 5 = 45/110
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (44 + 45 = 89) and keep the common denominator 110 unchanged.
44 + 45/110 = 89/110
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 89 and 110 is 1, confirming that 89/110 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
89/110
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 89 by denominator 110 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.809091, or 80.9091%).
89 ÷ 110 = 0.809091 (80.9091%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 2/5 plus 9/22 visually:

2/5⅕⅕⅕⅕⅕2 of 5 parts shadedValue: 0.4 (40%)
+
9/229 of 22 parts shadedValue: 0.4091 (40.9%)
=
Result: 89/11089 of 110 parts shadedValue: 0.8091 (80.9%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction89/110
Mixed Number Form89/110
Decimal Form0.809091
Percentage80.9091%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 2/5 plus 9/22 as a fraction?

2/5 + 9/22 in simplest fraction form is 89/110.

What is 2/5 plus 9/22 as a decimal?

2/5 + 9/22 converted to a decimal is 0.809091.

What is 2/5 plus 9/22 as a percentage?

2/5 + 9/22 expressed as a percentage is 80.9091%.

Does 2/5 plus 9/22 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.809091...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.