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Exact Answer
9/25 + 11/21 = 464/525
Simplified Fraction
464/525
Mixed Number
Proper (464/525)
Decimal Value
0.88381
Percentage
88.381%

Step-by-Step Solution: 9/25 + 11/21

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 25 and 21 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 25 × 21 = 525.
LCD(25, 21) = 525
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 525

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/25 by 21, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 11/21 by 25 so both fractions share the common base 525.
9 × 21/25 × 21 = 189/525   and   11 × 25/21 × 25 = 275/525
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (189 + 275 = 464) and keep the common denominator 525 unchanged.
189 + 275/525 = 464/525
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 464 and 525 is 1, confirming that 464/525 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
464/525
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 464 by denominator 525 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.88381, or 88.381%).
464 ÷ 525 = 0.88381 (88.381%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 9/25 plus 11/21 visually:

9/259 of 25 parts shadedValue: 0.36 (36%)
+
11/2111 of 21 parts shadedValue: 0.5238 (52.4%)
=
Result: 464/525464 of 525 parts shadedValue: 0.8838 (88.4%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction464/525
Mixed Number Form464/525
Decimal Form0.88381
Percentage88.381%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 9/25 plus 11/21 as a fraction?

9/25 + 11/21 in simplest fraction form is 464/525.

What is 9/25 plus 11/21 as a decimal?

9/25 + 11/21 converted to a decimal is 0.88381.

What is 9/25 plus 11/21 as a percentage?

9/25 + 11/21 expressed as a percentage is 88.381%.

Does 9/25 plus 11/21 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.88381...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.