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Exact Answer
9/44 + 3/13 = 249/572
Simplified Fraction
249/572
Mixed Number
Proper (249/572)
Decimal Value
0.435315
Percentage
43.5315%

Step-by-Step Solution: 9/44 + 3/13

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 44 and 13 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 44 × 13 = 572.
LCD(44, 13) = 572
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 572

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/44 by 13, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/13 by 44 so both fractions share the common base 572.
9 × 13/44 × 13 = 117/572   and   3 × 44/13 × 44 = 132/572
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (117 + 132 = 249) and keep the common denominator 572 unchanged.
117 + 132/572 = 249/572
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 249 and 572 is 1, confirming that 249/572 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
249/572
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 249 by denominator 572 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.435315, or 43.5315%).
249 ÷ 572 = 0.435315 (43.5315%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 9/44 plus 3/13 visually:

9/449 of 44 parts shadedValue: 0.2045 (20.5%)
+
3/133 of 13 parts shadedValue: 0.2308 (23.1%)
=
Result: 249/572249 of 572 parts shadedValue: 0.4353 (43.5%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction249/572
Mixed Number Form249/572
Decimal Form0.435315
Percentage43.5315%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 9/44 plus 3/13 as a fraction?

9/44 + 3/13 in simplest fraction form is 249/572.

What is 9/44 plus 3/13 as a decimal?

9/44 + 3/13 converted to a decimal is 0.435315.

What is 9/44 plus 3/13 as a percentage?

9/44 + 3/13 expressed as a percentage is 43.5315%.

Does 9/44 plus 3/13 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.435315...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.