Add 15/6 and 16/60, Solve 2 3/6 + 16/60 as a fraction

Add 15/6 and 16/60

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 16/60

15/6 + 16/60 is 83/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
15/6 = 15 × 10/6 × 10 = 150/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
16/60 = 16 × 1/60 × 1 = 16/60
Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 16/60 = 150 + 16/60 = 166/60
166/60 simplified gives 83/30
So, 15/6 + 16/60 = 83/30
In mixed form: 223/30

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