Add 36/15 and 48/6, Solve 2 6/15 + 8 0/6 as a fraction

Add 36/15 and 48/6

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 8 0/6

36/15 + 48/6 is 52/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
36/15 = 36 × 2/15 × 2 = 72/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
48/6 = 48 × 5/6 × 5 = 240/30
Add the two like fractions:
72/30 + 240/30 = 72 + 240/30 = 312/30
312/30 simplified gives 52/5
So, 36/15 + 48/6 = 52/5
In mixed form: 102/5

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