Add 15/6 and 24/10, Solve 2 3/6 + 2 4/10 as a fraction

Add 15/6 and 24/10

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 2 4/10

15/6 + 24/10 is 49/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
15/6 = 15 × 5/6 × 5 = 75/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
24/10 = 24 × 3/10 × 3 = 72/30
Add the two like fractions:
75/30 + 72/30 = 75 + 72/30 = 147/30
147/30 simplified gives 49/10
So, 15/6 + 24/10 = 49/10
In mixed form: 49/10

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