Add 24/9 and 12/49, Solve 2 6/9 + 12/49 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 12/49

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 12/49

24/9 + 12/49 is 428/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
24/9 = 24 × 49/9 × 49 = 1176/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
12/49 = 12 × 9/49 × 9 = 108/441
Add the two like fractions:
1176/441 + 108/441 = 1176 + 108/441 = 1284/441
1284/441 simplified gives 428/147
So, 24/9 + 12/49 = 428/147
In mixed form: 2134/147

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