Add 4/15 and 14/7
1st number: 4/15, 2nd number: 2 0/7
4/15 + 14/7 is 34/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
4/15 = 4 × 7/15 × 7 = 28/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
14/7 = 14 × 15/7 × 15 = 210/105 - Add the two like fractions:
28/105 + 210/105 = 28 + 210/105 = 238/105 - 238/105 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 4/15 + 14/7 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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