Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 9/14 and 8/15

9/14 + 8/15 is 247/210.

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,
    8/15 = 8 × 14/15 × 14 = 112/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/210 + 112/210 = 135 + 112/210 = 247/210
  5. So, 9/14 + 8/15 = 247/210
    In mixed form: 137/210

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com