Add 15/14 and 20/18
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 1 2/18
15/14 + 20/18 is 275/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
15/14 = 15 × 9/14 × 9 = 135/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
20/18 = 20 × 7/18 × 7 = 140/126 - Add the two like fractions:
135/126 + 140/126 = 135 + 140/126 = 275/126 - So, 15/14 + 20/18 = 275/126
In mixed form: 223/126
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