What is 9/66 plus 2/13?
9/66 plus 2/13 equals 83/286 (or 0.29021 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 9/66 and 2/13 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
9/66 + 2/13 = 83/286
Simplified Fraction
83/286
Mixed Number
Proper (83/286)
Decimal Value
0.29021
Percentage
29.021%
Step-by-Step Solution: 9/66 + 2/13
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 66 and 13 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 66 ร 13 = 858.
LCD(66, 13) = 858
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 858
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/66 by 13, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/13 by 66 so both fractions share the common base 858.
9 ร 13/66 ร 13 = 117/858 and 2 ร 66/13 ร 66 = 132/858
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (117 + 132 = 249) and keep the common denominator 858 unchanged.
117 + 132/858 = 249/858
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 249 and 858, which is 3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 3.
249 รท 3/858 รท 3 = 83/286
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 83 by denominator 286 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.29021, or 29.021%).
83 รท 286 = 0.29021 (29.021%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 9/66 plus 2/13 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 83/286 |
| Mixed Number Form | 83/286 |
| Decimal Form | 0.29021 |
| Percentage | 29.021% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 9/66 plus 2/13 as a fraction?
9/66 + 2/13 in simplest fraction form is 83/286.
What is 9/66 plus 2/13 as a decimal?
9/66 + 2/13 converted to a decimal is 0.29021.
What is 9/66 plus 2/13 as a percentage?
9/66 + 2/13 expressed as a percentage is 29.021%.
Does 9/66 plus 2/13 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.29021...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.