Add 18/15 and 1/14
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 1/14
18/15 + 1/14 is 89/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
18/15 = 18 × 14/15 × 14 = 252/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
1/14 = 1 × 15/14 × 15 = 15/210 - Add the two like fractions:
252/210 + 15/210 = 252 + 15/210 = 267/210 - 267/210 simplified gives 89/70
- So, 18/15 + 1/14 = 89/70
In mixed form: 119/70
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