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Add 7/15 and 25/14

1st number: 7/15, 2nd number: 1 11/14

7/15 + 25/14 is 473/210.

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,
    7/15 = 7 × 14/15 × 14 = 98/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    25/14 = 25 × 15/14 × 15 = 375/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/210 + 375/210 = 98 + 375/210 = 473/210
  5. So, 7/15 + 25/14 = 473/210
    In mixed form: 253/210

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