Add 15/6 and 90/96, Solve 2 3/6 + 90/96 as a fraction

Add 15/6 and 90/96

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 90/96

15/6 + 90/96 is 55/16.

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,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96
Add the two like fractions:
240/96 + 90/96 = 240 + 90/96 = 330/96
330/96 simplified gives 55/16
So, 15/6 + 90/96 = 55/16
In mixed form: 37/16

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