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Add 15/14 and 2/21

1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 2/21

15/14 + 2/21 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 21 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    15/14 = 15 × 3/14 × 3 = 45/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    2/21 = 2 × 2/21 × 2 = 4/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/42 + 4/42 = 45 + 4/42 = 49/42
  5. 49/42 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 15/14 + 2/21 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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