Add 15/6 and 45/72, Solve 2 3/6 + 45/72 as a fraction

Add 15/6 and 45/72

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 45/72

15/6 + 45/72 is 25/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
15/6 = 15 × 12/6 × 12 = 180/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72
Add the two like fractions:
180/72 + 45/72 = 180 + 45/72 = 225/72
225/72 simplified gives 25/8
So, 15/6 + 45/72 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8

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