Add 12/14 and 8/15
12/14 + 8/15 is 146/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
12/14 = 12 × 15/14 × 15 = 180/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
8/15 = 8 × 14/15 × 14 = 112/210 - Add the two like fractions:
180/210 + 112/210 = 180 + 112/210 = 292/210 - 292/210 simplified gives 146/105
- So, 12/14 + 8/15 = 146/105
In mixed form: 141/105
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