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Add 18/15 and 25/14

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 1 11/14

18/15 + 25/14 is 209/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    18/15 = 18 × 14/15 × 14 = 252/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    25/14 = 25 × 15/14 × 15 = 375/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/210 + 375/210 = 252 + 375/210 = 627/210
  5. 627/210 simplified gives 209/70
  6. So, 18/15 + 25/14 = 209/70
    In mixed form: 269/70

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