Add 14/15 and 15/80, Solve 14/15 + 15/80 as a fraction

Add 14/15 and 15/80

14/15 + 15/80 is 269/240.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
14/15 = 14 × 16/15 × 16 = 224/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
Add the two like fractions:
224/240 + 45/240 = 224 + 45/240 = 269/240
So, 14/15 + 15/80 = 269/240
In mixed form: 129/240

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