Add 15/6 and 60/96, Solve 2 3/6 + 60/96 as a fraction

Add 15/6 and 60/96

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 60/96

15/6 + 60/96 is 25/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
15/6 = 15 × 16/6 × 16 = 240/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96
Add the two like fractions:
240/96 + 60/96 = 240 + 60/96 = 300/96
300/96 simplified gives 25/8
So, 15/6 + 60/96 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8

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