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Add 21/2 and 24/9

1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 2 6/9

21/2 + 24/9 is 79/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    21/2 = 21 × 9/2 × 9 = 189/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    24/9 = 24 × 2/9 × 2 = 48/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/18 + 48/18 = 189 + 48/18 = 237/18
  5. 237/18 simplified gives 79/6
  6. So, 21/2 + 24/9 = 79/6
    In mixed form: 131/6

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