Add 24/9 and 20/49, Solve 2 6/9 + 20/49 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 20/49

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 20/49

24/9 + 20/49 is 452/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
24/9 = 24 × 49/9 × 49 = 1176/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
20/49 = 20 × 9/49 × 9 = 180/441
Add the two like fractions:
1176/441 + 180/441 = 1176 + 180/441 = 1356/441
1356/441 simplified gives 452/147
So, 24/9 + 20/49 = 452/147
In mixed form: 311/147

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