Add 80/6 and 14/15
1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 14/15
80/6 + 14/15 is 214/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
80/6 = 80 × 5/6 × 5 = 400/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
14/15 = 14 × 2/15 × 2 = 28/30 - Add the two like fractions:
400/30 + 28/30 = 400 + 28/30 = 428/30 - 428/30 simplified gives 214/15
- So, 80/6 + 14/15 = 214/15
In mixed form: 144/15
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