Add 24/9 and 14/7, Solve 2 6/9 + 2 0/7 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 14/7

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

24/9 + 14/7 is 14/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 7 is 63

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
24/9 = 24 × 7/9 × 7 = 168/63
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
14/7 = 14 × 9/7 × 9 = 126/63
Add the two like fractions:
168/63 + 126/63 = 168 + 126/63 = 294/63
294/63 simplified gives 14/3
So, 24/9 + 14/7 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3

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