Add 15/42 and 14/49, Solve 15/42 + 14/49 as a fraction

Add 15/42 and 14/49

15/42 + 14/49 is 9/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 49 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
15/42 = 15 × 7/42 × 7 = 105/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
14/49 = 14 × 6/49 × 6 = 84/294
Add the two like fractions:
105/294 + 84/294 = 105 + 84/294 = 189/294
189/294 simplified gives 9/14
So, 15/42 + 14/49 = 9/14

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