Add 14/15 and 21/35
14/15 + 21/35 is 23/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
14/15 = 14 × 7/15 × 7 = 98/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
21/35 = 21 × 3/35 × 3 = 63/105 - Add the two like fractions:
98/105 + 63/105 = 98 + 63/105 = 161/105 - 161/105 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 14/15 + 21/35 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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