`a) 23 xx 4 + 23 xx 6`
`= 23 xx (4 + 6)`
`= 23 xx 10`
`= 230`
`b) 15 xx 45 + 15 xx 55`
`= 15 xx (45 + 55)`
`= 15 xx 100`
`= 1500`
23x4+23x6=92+138=230
15x45+15x55=675+825=1500
a) 23 x 4 + 23 x 6= 92 + 138
= 230
b) 15 x 45 + 15 x 55= 675 + 825
= 1500