Add 15/6 and 28/75, Solve 2 3/6 + 28/75 as a fraction

Add 15/6 and 28/75

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 28/75

15/6 + 28/75 is 431/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150
Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 56/150 = 375 + 56/150 = 431/150
So, 15/6 + 28/75 = 431/150
In mixed form: 2131/150

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