Add 6/20 and 15/6, Solve 6/20 + 2 3/6 as a fraction

Add 6/20 and 15/6

1^st number: 6/20, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

6/20 + 15/6 is 14/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
15/6 = 15 × 10/6 × 10 = 150/60
Add the two like fractions:
18/60 + 150/60 = 18 + 150/60 = 168/60
168/60 simplified gives 14/5
So, 6/20 + 15/6 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5

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