What is 9/63 plus 9/21?
9/63 plus 9/21 equals 4/7 (or 0.571429 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 9/63 and 9/21 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
9/63 + 9/21 = 4/7
Simplified Fraction
4/7
Mixed Number
Proper (4/7)
Decimal Value
0.571429
Percentage
57.1429%
Step-by-Step Solution: 9/63 + 9/21
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
Notice that 63 is an exact multiple of 21 (21 ร 3 = 63). The Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply 63, meaning we only need to scale one fraction.
LCD(63, 21) = 63
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 63
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/63 by 1, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/21 by 3 so both fractions share the common base 63.
9 ร 1/63 ร 1 = 9/63 and 9 ร 3/21 ร 3 = 27/63
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (9 + 27 = 36) and keep the common denominator 63 unchanged.
9 + 27/63 = 36/63
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 36 and 63, which is 9. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 9.
36 รท 9/63 รท 9 = 4/7
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 4 by denominator 7 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.571429, or 57.1429%).
4 รท 7 = 0.571429 (57.1429%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 9/63 plus 9/21 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 4/7 |
| Mixed Number Form | 4/7 |
| Decimal Form | 0.571429 |
| Percentage | 57.1429% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 9/63 plus 9/21 as a fraction?
9/63 + 9/21 in simplest fraction form is 4/7.
What is 9/63 plus 9/21 as a decimal?
9/63 + 9/21 converted to a decimal is 0.571429.
What is 9/63 plus 9/21 as a percentage?
9/63 + 9/21 expressed as a percentage is 57.1429%.
Does 9/63 plus 9/21 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.571429...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.