Add 2/15 and 8/14
2/15 + 8/14 is 74/105.
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,
2/15 = 2 × 14/15 × 14 = 28/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
8/14 = 8 × 15/14 × 15 = 120/210 - Add the two like fractions:
28/210 + 120/210 = 28 + 120/210 = 148/210 - 148/210 simplified gives 74/105
- So, 2/15 + 8/14 = 74/105
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