Add 15/6 and 16/40, Solve 2 3/6 + 16/40 as a fraction

Add 15/6 and 16/40

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 16/40

15/6 + 16/40 is 29/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
15/6 = 15 × 20/6 × 20 = 300/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120
Add the two like fractions:
300/120 + 48/120 = 300 + 48/120 = 348/120
348/120 simplified gives 29/10
So, 15/6 + 16/40 = 29/10
In mixed form: 29/10

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