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Add 6/14 and 5/15

6/14 + 5/15 is 16/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    6/14 = 6 × 15/14 × 15 = 90/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    5/15 = 5 × 14/15 × 14 = 70/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/210 + 70/210 = 90 + 70/210 = 160/210
  5. 160/210 simplified gives 16/21
  6. So, 6/14 + 5/15 = 16/21

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