Add 14/2 and 14/15
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 14/15
14/2 + 14/15 is 119/15.
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,
14/15 = 14 × 2/15 × 2 = 28/30 - Add the two like fractions:
210/30 + 28/30 = 210 + 28/30 = 238/30 - 238/30 simplified gives 119/15
- So, 14/2 + 14/15 = 119/15
In mixed form: 714/15
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