Add 2/14 and 16/15
1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 1 1/15
2/14 + 16/15 is 127/105.
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,
2/14 = 2 × 15/14 × 15 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
16/15 = 16 × 14/15 × 14 = 224/210 - Add the two like fractions:
30/210 + 224/210 = 30 + 224/210 = 254/210 - 254/210 simplified gives 127/105
- So, 2/14 + 16/15 = 127/105
In mixed form: 122/105
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