What is 9/39 plus 2/8?
9/39 plus 2/8 equals 25/52 (or 0.480769 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 9/39 and 2/8 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
9/39 + 2/8 = 25/52
Simplified Fraction
25/52
Mixed Number
Proper (25/52)
Decimal Value
0.480769
Percentage
48.0769%
Step-by-Step Solution: 9/39 + 2/8
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 39 and 8 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 39 ร 8 = 312.
LCD(39, 8) = 312
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 312
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/39 by 8, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/8 by 39 so both fractions share the common base 312.
9 ร 8/39 ร 8 = 72/312 and 2 ร 39/8 ร 39 = 78/312
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (72 + 78 = 150) and keep the common denominator 312 unchanged.
72 + 78/312 = 150/312
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 150 and 312, which is 6. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 6.
150 รท 6/312 รท 6 = 25/52
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 25 by denominator 52 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.480769, or 48.0769%).
25 รท 52 = 0.480769 (48.0769%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 9/39 plus 2/8 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 25/52 |
| Mixed Number Form | 25/52 |
| Decimal Form | 0.480769 |
| Percentage | 48.0769% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 9/39 plus 2/8 as a fraction?
9/39 + 2/8 in simplest fraction form is 25/52.
What is 9/39 plus 2/8 as a decimal?
9/39 + 2/8 converted to a decimal is 0.480769.
What is 9/39 plus 2/8 as a percentage?
9/39 + 2/8 expressed as a percentage is 48.0769%.
Does 9/39 plus 2/8 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.480769...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.