Add 1/15 and 14/8
1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 1 6/8
1/15 + 14/8 is 109/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
1/15 = 1 × 8/15 × 8 = 8/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
14/8 = 14 × 15/8 × 15 = 210/120 - Add the two like fractions:
8/120 + 210/120 = 8 + 210/120 = 218/120 - 218/120 simplified gives 109/60
- So, 1/15 + 14/8 = 109/60
In mixed form: 149/60
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