Add 2/14 and 15/3
1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 5 0/3
2/14 + 15/3 is 36/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
2/14 = 2 × 3/14 × 3 = 6/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
15/3 = 15 × 14/3 × 14 = 210/42 - Add the two like fractions:
6/42 + 210/42 = 6 + 210/42 = 216/42 - 216/42 simplified gives 36/7
- So, 2/14 + 15/3 = 36/7
In mixed form: 51/7
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