Add 15/6 and 24/70, Solve 2 3/6 + 24/70 as a fraction

Add 15/6 and 24/70

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 24/70

15/6 + 24/70 is 199/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
15/6 = 15 × 35/6 × 35 = 525/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
24/70 = 24 × 3/70 × 3 = 72/210
Add the two like fractions:
525/210 + 72/210 = 525 + 72/210 = 597/210
597/210 simplified gives 199/70
So, 15/6 + 24/70 = 199/70
In mixed form: 259/70

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