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Add 7/15 and 8/7

1st number: 7/15, 2nd number: 1 1/7

7/15 + 8/7 is 169/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 7 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    7/15 = 7 × 7/15 × 7 = 49/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
    8/7 = 8 × 15/7 × 15 = 120/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/105 + 120/105 = 49 + 120/105 = 169/105
  5. So, 7/15 + 8/7 = 169/105
    In mixed form: 164/105

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