Add 14/15 and 8/14
14/15 + 8/14 is 158/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 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 14 × 15 = 210,
8/14 = 8 × 15/14 × 15 = 120/210 - Add the two like fractions:
196/210 + 120/210 = 196 + 120/210 = 316/210 - 316/210 simplified gives 158/105
- So, 14/15 + 8/14 = 158/105
In mixed form: 153/105
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