Add 15/6 and 30/25, Solve 2 3/6 + 1 5/25 as a fraction

Add 15/6 and 30/25

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 5/25

15/6 + 30/25 is 37/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 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 25 × 6 = 150,
30/25 = 30 × 6/25 × 6 = 180/150
Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 180/150 = 375 + 180/150 = 555/150
555/150 simplified gives 37/10
So, 15/6 + 30/25 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10

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