Add 15/6 and 45/24, Solve 2 3/6 + 1 21/24 as a fraction

Add 15/6 and 45/24

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

15/6 + 45/24 is 35/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
15/6 = 15 × 4/6 × 4 = 60/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
45/24 = 45 × 1/24 × 1 = 45/24
Add the two like fractions:
60/24 + 45/24 = 60 + 45/24 = 105/24
105/24 simplified gives 35/8
So, 15/6 + 45/24 = 35/8
In mixed form: 43/8

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