Add 3/15 and 16/14
1st number: 3/15, 2nd number: 1 2/14
3/15 + 16/14 is 47/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
3/15 = 3 × 14/15 × 14 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
16/14 = 16 × 15/14 × 15 = 240/210 - Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 240/210 = 42 + 240/210 = 282/210 - 282/210 simplified gives 47/35
- So, 3/15 + 16/14 = 47/35
In mixed form: 112/35
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