Add 14/16 and 9/15
14/16 + 9/15 is 59/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
14/16 = 14 × 15/16 × 15 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
9/15 = 9 × 16/15 × 16 = 144/240 - Add the two like fractions:
210/240 + 144/240 = 210 + 144/240 = 354/240 - 354/240 simplified gives 59/40
- So, 14/16 + 9/15 = 59/40
In mixed form: 119/40
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