Add 15/14 and 3/15
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 3/15
15/14 + 3/15 is 89/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
15/14 = 15 × 15/14 × 15 = 225/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
3/15 = 3 × 14/15 × 14 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
225/210 + 42/210 = 225 + 42/210 = 267/210 - 267/210 simplified gives 89/70
- So, 15/14 + 3/15 = 89/70
In mixed form: 119/70
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