Add 9/14 and 5/15
9/14 + 5/15 is 41/42.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 15/14 × 15 = 135/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
5/15 = 5 × 14/15 × 14 = 70/210 - Add the two like fractions:
135/210 + 70/210 = 135 + 70/210 = 205/210 - 205/210 simplified gives 41/42
- So, 9/14 + 5/15 = 41/42
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