Add 14/15 and 8/10
14/15 + 8/10 is 26/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
14/15 = 14 × 2/15 × 2 = 28/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
8/10 = 8 × 3/10 × 3 = 24/30 - Add the two like fractions:
28/30 + 24/30 = 28 + 24/30 = 52/30 - 52/30 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 14/15 + 8/10 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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