Add 14/2 and 10/15
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 10/15
14/2 + 10/15 is 23/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
14/2 = 14 × 15/2 × 15 = 210/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
10/15 = 10 × 2/15 × 2 = 20/30 - Add the two like fractions:
210/30 + 20/30 = 210 + 20/30 = 230/30 - 230/30 simplified gives 23/3
- So, 14/2 + 10/15 = 23/3
In mixed form: 72/3
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