Add 15/18 and 5/14
15/18 + 5/14 is 25/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
15/18 = 15 × 7/18 × 7 = 105/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
5/14 = 5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126 - Add the two like fractions:
105/126 + 45/126 = 105 + 45/126 = 150/126 - 150/126 simplified gives 25/21
- So, 15/18 + 5/14 = 25/21
In mixed form: 14/21
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