Add 14/15 and 54/70
14/15 + 54/70 is 179/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
14/15 = 14 × 14/15 × 14 = 196/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
54/70 = 54 × 3/70 × 3 = 162/210 - Add the two like fractions:
196/210 + 162/210 = 196 + 162/210 = 358/210 - 358/210 simplified gives 179/105
- So, 14/15 + 54/70 = 179/105
In mixed form: 174/105
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