Add 16/14 and 4/15
1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 4/15
16/14 + 4/15 is 148/105.
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,
16/14 = 16 × 15/14 × 15 = 240/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
4/15 = 4 × 14/15 × 14 = 56/210 - Add the two like fractions:
240/210 + 56/210 = 240 + 56/210 = 296/210 - 296/210 simplified gives 148/105
- So, 16/14 + 4/15 = 148/105
In mixed form: 143/105
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