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Add 9/14 and 5/15

9/14 + 5/15 is 41/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    9/14 = 9 × 15/14 × 15 = 135/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    5/15 = 5 × 14/15 × 14 = 70/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/210 + 70/210 = 135 + 70/210 = 205/210
  5. 205/210 simplified gives 41/42
  6. So, 9/14 + 5/15 = 41/42

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