Add 1/15 and 7/14
1/15 + 7/14 is 17/30.
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,
1/15 = 1 × 14/15 × 14 = 14/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
7/14 = 7 × 15/14 × 15 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
14/210 + 105/210 = 14 + 105/210 = 119/210 - 119/210 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 1/15 + 7/14 = 17/30
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