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Add 15/6 and 20/7

1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 2 6/7

15/6 + 20/7 is 75/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    15/6 = 15 × 7/6 × 7 = 105/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    20/7 = 20 × 6/7 × 6 = 120/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/42 + 120/42 = 105 + 120/42 = 225/42
  5. 225/42 simplified gives 75/14
  6. So, 15/6 + 20/7 = 75/14
    In mixed form: 55/14

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