Add 6/15 and 96/14
1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 6 12/14
6/15 + 96/14 is 254/35.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 14/15 × 14 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
96/14 = 96 × 15/14 × 15 = 1440/210 - Add the two like fractions:
84/210 + 1440/210 = 84 + 1440/210 = 1524/210 - 1524/210 simplified gives 254/35
- So, 6/15 + 96/14 = 254/35
In mixed form: 79/35
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