Add 24/9 and 12/25, Solve 2 6/9 + 12/25 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 12/25

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 12/25

24/9 + 12/25 is 236/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 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 25 × 9 = 225,
12/25 = 12 × 9/25 × 9 = 108/225
Add the two like fractions:
600/225 + 108/225 = 600 + 108/225 = 708/225
708/225 simplified gives 236/75
So, 24/9 + 12/25 = 236/75
In mixed form: 311/75

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