Add 15/6 and 60/63, Solve 2 3/6 + 60/63 as a fraction

Add 15/6 and 60/63

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 60/63

15/6 + 60/63 is 145/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
15/6 = 15 × 21/6 × 21 = 315/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
60/63 = 60 × 2/63 × 2 = 120/126
Add the two like fractions:
315/126 + 120/126 = 315 + 120/126 = 435/126
435/126 simplified gives 145/42
So, 15/6 + 60/63 = 145/42
In mixed form: 319/42

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