Add 14/2 and 8/15
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 8/15
14/2 + 8/15 is 113/15.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 2/15 × 2 = 16/30 - Add the two like fractions:
210/30 + 16/30 = 210 + 16/30 = 226/30 - 226/30 simplified gives 113/15
- So, 14/2 + 8/15 = 113/15
In mixed form: 78/15
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