Add 14/8 and 32/15
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 2 2/15
14/8 + 32/15 is 233/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
14/8 = 14 × 15/8 × 15 = 210/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
32/15 = 32 × 8/15 × 8 = 256/120 - Add the two like fractions:
210/120 + 256/120 = 210 + 256/120 = 466/120 - 466/120 simplified gives 233/60
- So, 14/8 + 32/15 = 233/60
In mixed form: 353/60
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