Add 14/3 and 1/5
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 1/5
143 + 15 is 7315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
143 = 14 × 53 × 5 = 7015 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
15 = 1 × 35 × 3 = 315 - Add the two like fractions:
7015 + 315 = 70 + 315 = 7315 - So, 14/3 + 1/5 = 73/15
In mixed form: 41315
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