Add 14/21 and 1/15
14/21 + 1/15 is 11/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 15 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
14/21 = 14 × 5/21 × 5 = 70/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
1/15 = 1 × 7/15 × 7 = 7/105 - Add the two like fractions:
70/105 + 7/105 = 70 + 7/105 = 77/105 - 77/105 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 14/21 + 1/15 = 11/15
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