Add 24/9 and 14/50, Solve 2 6/9 + 14/50 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 14/50

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 14/50

24/9 + 14/50 is 221/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
24/9 = 24 × 50/9 × 50 = 1200/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450
Add the two like fractions:
1200/450 + 126/450 = 1200 + 126/450 = 1326/450
1326/450 simplified gives 221/75
So, 24/9 + 14/50 = 221/75
In mixed form: 271/75

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