Add 24/9 and 1/75, Solve 2 6/9 + 1/75 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 1/75

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 1/75

24/9 + 1/75 is 67/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
24/9 = 24 × 25/9 × 25 = 600/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
1/75 = 1 × 3/75 × 3 = 3/225
Add the two like fractions:
600/225 + 3/225 = 600 + 3/225 = 603/225
603/225 simplified gives 67/25
So, 24/9 + 1/75 = 67/25
In mixed form: 217/25

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