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Exact Answer
9/53 + 8/21 = 613/1113
Simplified Fraction
613/1113
Mixed Number
Proper (613/1113)
Decimal Value
0.550764
Percentage
55.0764%

Step-by-Step Solution: 9/53 + 8/21

Step 1

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)

The denominators 53 and 21 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 53 × 21 = 1113.
LCD(53, 21) = 1113
Step 2

Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 1113

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/53 by 21, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 8/21 by 53 so both fractions share the common base 1113.
9 × 21/53 × 21 = 189/1113   and   8 × 53/21 × 53 = 424/1113
Step 3

Add the Numerators

Now add the numerators (189 + 424 = 613) and keep the common denominator 1113 unchanged.
189 + 424/1113 = 613/1113
Step 4

Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified

The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 613 and 1113 is 1, confirming that 613/1113 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
613/1113
Step 5

Decimal & Percentage Representation

Dividing the numerator 613 by denominator 1113 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.550764, or 55.0764%).
613 ÷ 1113 = 0.550764 (55.0764%)

Visual Representation

The diagram below illustrates 9/53 plus 8/21 visually:

9/539 of 53 parts shadedValue: 0.1698 (17%)
+
8/218 of 21 parts shadedValue: 0.381 (38.1%)
=
Result: 613/1113613 of 1113 parts shadedValue: 0.5508 (55.1%)

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Lowest Terms Fraction613/1113
Mixed Number Form613/1113
Decimal Form0.550764
Percentage55.0764%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 9/53 plus 8/21 as a fraction?

9/53 + 8/21 in simplest fraction form is 613/1113.

What is 9/53 plus 8/21 as a decimal?

9/53 + 8/21 converted to a decimal is 0.550764.

What is 9/53 plus 8/21 as a percentage?

9/53 + 8/21 expressed as a percentage is 55.0764%.

Does 9/53 plus 8/21 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?

It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.550764...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.