Add 15/6 and 24/14, Solve 2 3/6 + 1 10/14 as a fraction

Add 15/6 and 24/14

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 10/14

15/6 + 24/14 is 59/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
15/6 = 15 × 7/6 × 7 = 105/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
24/14 = 24 × 3/14 × 3 = 72/42
Add the two like fractions:
105/42 + 72/42 = 105 + 72/42 = 177/42
177/42 simplified gives 59/14
So, 15/6 + 24/14 = 59/14
In mixed form: 43/14

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