Add 24/9 and 14/72, Solve 2 6/9 + 14/72 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 14/72

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 14/72

24/9 + 14/72 is 103/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
24/9 = 24 × 8/9 × 8 = 192/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72
Add the two like fractions:
192/72 + 14/72 = 192 + 14/72 = 206/72
206/72 simplified gives 103/36
So, 24/9 + 14/72 = 103/36
In mixed form: 231/36

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