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Add 5/15 and 3/14

5/15 + 3/14 is 23/42.

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,
    5/15 = 5 × 14/15 × 14 = 70/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    3/14 = 3 × 15/14 × 15 = 45/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/210 + 45/210 = 70 + 45/210 = 115/210
  5. 115/210 simplified gives 23/42
  6. So, 5/15 + 3/14 = 23/42

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