Add 15/6 and 63/64, Solve 2 3/6 + 63/64 as a fraction

Add 15/6 and 63/64

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 63/64

15/6 + 63/64 is 223/64.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
15/6 = 15 × 32/6 × 32 = 480/192
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
63/64 = 63 × 3/64 × 3 = 189/192
Add the two like fractions:
480/192 + 189/192 = 480 + 189/192 = 669/192
669/192 simplified gives 223/64
So, 15/6 + 63/64 = 223/64
In mixed form: 331/64

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