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Add 14/15 and 16/35

14/15 + 16/35 is 146/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    14/15 = 14 × 7/15 × 7 = 98/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    16/35 = 16 × 3/35 × 3 = 48/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/105 + 48/105 = 98 + 48/105 = 146/105
  5. So, 14/15 + 16/35 = 146/105
    In mixed form: 141/105

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