Add 8/14 and 9/15
8/14 + 9/15 is 41/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
8/14 = 8 × 15/14 × 15 = 120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
9/15 = 9 × 14/15 × 14 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 126/210 = 120 + 126/210 = 246/210 - 246/210 simplified gives 41/35
- So, 8/14 + 9/15 = 41/35
In mixed form: 16/35
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