Add 7/8 and 14/15
7/8 + 14/15 is 217/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
7/8 = 7 × 15/8 × 15 = 105/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
14/15 = 14 × 8/15 × 8 = 112/120 - Add the two like fractions:
105/120 + 112/120 = 105 + 112/120 = 217/120 - So, 7/8 + 14/15 = 217/120
In mixed form: 197/120
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