Add 24/9 and 21/36, Solve 2 6/9 + 21/36 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 21/36

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 21/36

24/9 + 21/36 is 13/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
24/9 = 24 × 4/9 × 4 = 96/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
21/36 = 21 × 1/36 × 1 = 21/36
Add the two like fractions:
96/36 + 21/36 = 96 + 21/36 = 117/36
117/36 simplified gives 13/4
So, 24/9 + 21/36 = 13/4
In mixed form: 31/4

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