Add 24/9 and 14/56, Solve 2 6/9 + 14/56 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 14/56

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 14/56

24/9 + 14/56 is 35/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
24/9 = 24 × 56/9 × 56 = 1344/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
14/56 = 14 × 9/56 × 9 = 126/504
Add the two like fractions:
1344/504 + 126/504 = 1344 + 126/504 = 1470/504
1470/504 simplified gives 35/12
So, 24/9 + 14/56 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12

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