Add 15/9 and 8/14, Solve 1 6/9 + 8/14 as a fraction

Add 15/9 and 8/14

1^st number: 1 6/9, 2^nd number: 8/14

15/9 + 8/14 is 47/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
15/9 = 15 × 14/9 × 14 = 210/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
8/14 = 8 × 9/14 × 9 = 72/126
Add the two like fractions:
210/126 + 72/126 = 210 + 72/126 = 282/126
282/126 simplified gives 47/21
So, 15/9 + 8/14 = 47/21
In mixed form: 25/21

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