Add 15/6 and 56/70, Solve 2 3/6 + 56/70 as a fraction

Add 15/6 and 56/70

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 56/70

15/6 + 56/70 is 33/10.

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,
56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210
Add the two like fractions:
525/210 + 168/210 = 525 + 168/210 = 693/210
693/210 simplified gives 33/10
So, 15/6 + 56/70 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10

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