Add 24/9 and 2/54, Solve 2 6/9 + 2/54 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 2/54

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 2/54

24/9 + 2/54 is 73/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
24/9 = 24 × 6/9 × 6 = 144/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
2/54 = 2 × 1/54 × 1 = 2/54
Add the two like fractions:
144/54 + 2/54 = 144 + 2/54 = 146/54
146/54 simplified gives 73/27
So, 24/9 + 2/54 = 73/27
In mixed form: 219/27

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