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Add 8/15 and 4/14

8/15 + 4/14 is 86/105.

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,
    8/15 = 8 × 14/15 × 14 = 112/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    4/14 = 4 × 15/14 × 15 = 60/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/210 + 60/210 = 112 + 60/210 = 172/210
  5. 172/210 simplified gives 86/105
  6. So, 8/15 + 4/14 = 86/105

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