Add 15/14 and 9/3, Solve 1 1/14 + 3 0/3 as a fraction

Add 15/14 and 9/3

1^st number: 1 1/14, 2^nd number: 3 0/3

15/14 + 9/3 is 57/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
15/14 = 15 × 3/14 × 3 = 45/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
9/3 = 9 × 14/3 × 14 = 126/42
Add the two like fractions:
45/42 + 126/42 = 45 + 126/42 = 171/42
171/42 simplified gives 57/14
So, 15/14 + 9/3 = 57/14
In mixed form: 41/14

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