Add 10/15 and 5/14
10/15 + 5/14 is 43/42.
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,
10/15 = 10 × 14/15 × 14 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
5/14 = 5 × 15/14 × 15 = 75/210 - Add the two like fractions:
140/210 + 75/210 = 140 + 75/210 = 215/210 - 215/210 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 10/15 + 5/14 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
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